How severe is CVE-2012-3841?

CVE-2012-3841 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-3841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3841?

CVE-2012-3841 affects Kmplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3841?

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-2012-3841 published?

CVE-2012-3841 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3841

CVE-2012-3841 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kmplayer 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kmplayer
Published: 2012-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in KMPlayer 3.2.0.19 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse ehtrace.dll that is located in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3841?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in KMPlayer 3.2.0.19 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse ehtrace.dll that is located in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2012-3841?: CVE-2012-3841 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-3841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3841?: CVE-2012-3841 affects Kmplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3841?: 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-2012-3841 published?: CVE-2012-3841 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kmplayer:kmplayer:3.2.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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