How severe is CVE-2012-4068?

CVE-2012-4068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-4068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4068?

CVE-2012-4068 primarily affects Citrix Provisioning Services. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4068?

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-2012-4068 published?

CVE-2012-4068 was published on 2012-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4068

CVE-2012-4068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Citrix Provisioning Services with a CVSS 2.0 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Citrix Provisioning Services
Published: 2012-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the SoapServer service in Citrix Provisioning Services 5.0, 5.1, 5.6, 5.6 SP1, 6.0, and 6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string associated with date and time data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4068?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the SoapServer service in Citrix Provisioning Services 5.0, 5.1, 5.6, 5.6 SP1, 6.0, and 6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string associated with date and time data.
How severe is CVE-2012-4068?: CVE-2012-4068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4068?: CVE-2012-4068 primarily affects Citrix Provisioning Services. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4068?: 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-2012-4068 published?: CVE-2012-4068 was published on 2012-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:provisioning_services:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:provisioning_services:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:provisioning_services:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:provisioning_services:5.6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:provisioning_services:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:provisioning_services:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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