How severe is CVE-2012-2990?

CVE-2012-2990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2990?

CVE-2012-2990 affects Samsung Kies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2990?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-2990 published?

CVE-2012-2990 was published on 2012-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2990

CVE-2012-2990 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Samsung Kies with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Samsung Kies
Published: 2012-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The MASetupCaller ActiveX control before 1.4.2012.508 in MASetupCaller.dll in MarkAny ContentSAFER, as distributed in Samsung KIES before 2.3.2.12074_13_13, does not properly implement unspecified methods, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via a crafted HTML document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2990?: The MASetupCaller ActiveX control before 1.4.2012.508 in MASetupCaller.dll in MarkAny ContentSAFER, as distributed in Samsung KIES before 2.3.2.12074_13_13, does not properly implement unspecified methods, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via a crafted HTML document.
How severe is CVE-2012-2990?: CVE-2012-2990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2990?: CVE-2012-2990 affects Samsung Kies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2990?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2990 published?: CVE-2012-2990 was published on 2012-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:kies:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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