CVE-2012-4177
CVE-2012-4177 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ubi Uplay Pc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 58% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 58% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Ubi Uplay Pc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The web browser plugin for Ubisoft Uplay PC before 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the -orbit_exe_path command line argument.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4177?
- The web browser plugin for Ubisoft Uplay PC before 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via the -orbit_exe_path command line argument.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4177?
- CVE-2012-4177 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4177 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 58% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4177?
- CVE-2012-4177 primarily affects Ubi Uplay Pc. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4177?
- 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-2012-4177 published?
- CVE-2012-4177 was published on 2012-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/699940-Uplay-PC-Patch-2-0-4-Security-fix
- http://osvdb.org/84402
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Jul/375
- http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-19053453
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20321
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:ubi:uplay_pc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ubi:uplay_pc:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ubi:uplay_pc:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ubi:uplay_pc:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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