How severe is CVE-2012-3847?

CVE-2012-3847 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3847 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3847?

CVE-2012-3847 primarily affects Invensys Intouch. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3847?

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

When was CVE-2012-3847 published?

CVE-2012-3847 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3847

CVE-2012-3847 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invensys Intouch 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Invensys Intouch
Published: 2012-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

slssvc.exe in Invensys Wonderware SuiteLink in Invensys InTouch 2012 and Wonderware Application Server 2012 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a long Unicode string, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3007.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3847?: slssvc.exe in Invensys Wonderware SuiteLink in Invensys InTouch 2012 and Wonderware Application Server 2012 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a long Unicode string, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3007.
How severe is CVE-2012-3847?: CVE-2012-3847 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3847 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3847?: CVE-2012-3847 primarily affects Invensys Intouch. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3847?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3847 published?: CVE-2012-3847 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:invensys:intouch:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_application_server:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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