CVE-2012-2532
CVE-2012-2532 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ftp Service with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 42% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 42% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Microsoft Ftp Service
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 and 7.5 for Internet Information Services (IIS) processes unspecified commands before TLS is enabled for a session, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the replies to these commands, aka "FTP Command Injection Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2532?
- Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 and 7.5 for Internet Information Services (IIS) processes unspecified commands before TLS is enabled for a session, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the replies to these commands, aka "FTP Command Injection Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2012-2532?
- CVE-2012-2532 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2532 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2532?
- CVE-2012-2532 primarily affects Microsoft Ftp Service. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2532?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2532 published?
- CVE-2012-2532 was published on 2012-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56440
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-073
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15786
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ftp_service:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ftp_service:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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