How severe is CVE-2012-5859?

CVE-2012-5859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5859?

CVE-2012-5859 primarily affects Samsung Kies Air. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5859?

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

When was CVE-2012-5859 published?

CVE-2012-5859 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5859

CVE-2012-5859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Kies Air 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Kies Air
Published: 2012-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Samsung Kies Air 2.1.207051 and 2.1.210161 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted request to www/apps/KiesAir/jws/ssd.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5859?: Samsung Kies Air 2.1.207051 and 2.1.210161 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted request to www/apps/KiesAir/jws/ssd.php.
How severe is CVE-2012-5859?: CVE-2012-5859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5859?: CVE-2012-5859 primarily affects Samsung Kies Air. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5859?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5859 published?: CVE-2012-5859 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:kies_air:2.1.207051:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samsung:kies_air:2.1.210161:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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