How severe is CVE-2012-2972?

CVE-2012-2972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2972?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2972 published?

CVE-2012-2972 was published on 2012-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2972

CVE-2012-2972 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2012-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) server and (2) agent components in CA ARCserve Backup r12.5, r15, and r16 on Windows do not properly validate RPC requests, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2972?: The (1) server and (2) agent components in CA ARCserve Backup r12.5, r15, and r16 on Windows do not properly validate RPC requests, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2012-2972?: CVE-2012-2972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2972 published?: CVE-2012-2972 was published on 2012-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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