How severe is CVE-2012-3806?

CVE-2012-3806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-3806 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-2012-3806?

CVE-2012-3806 affects Samsung Kies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3806?

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

When was CVE-2012-3806 published?

CVE-2012-3806 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3806

CVE-2012-3806 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Kies with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Samsung Kies
Published: 2020-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to perform a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3806?: Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11 contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability which could allow remote attackers to perform a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2012-3806?: CVE-2012-3806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-3806 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-2012-3806?: CVE-2012-3806 affects Samsung Kies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3806?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-3806 published?: CVE-2012-3806 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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