CVE-2012-5896

CVE-2012-5896 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Quest Intrust with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 69% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The Annotation Objects Extension ActiveX control in AnnotateX.dll in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier does not properly implement the Add method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a memory address in the first argument, related to an "uninitialized pointer."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5896?
The Annotation Objects Extension ActiveX control in AnnotateX.dll in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier does not properly implement the Add method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a memory address in the first argument, related to an "uninitialized pointer."
How severe is CVE-2012-5896?
CVE-2012-5896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5896 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5896?
CVE-2012-5896 primarily affects Quest Intrust. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5896?
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-2012-5896 published?
CVE-2012-5896 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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