How severe is CVE-2012-5897?

CVE-2012-5897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-5897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5897?

CVE-2012-5897 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-2012-5897?

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-2012-5897 published?

CVE-2012-5897 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5897

CVE-2012-5897 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Quest Intrust with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Quest Intrust
Published: 2012-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) SimpleTree and (2) ReportTree classes in the ARDoc ActiveX control (ARDoc.dll) in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier do not properly implement the SaveToFile method, which allows remote attackers to write or overwrite arbitrary files via the bstrFileName argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5897?: The (1) SimpleTree and (2) ReportTree classes in the ARDoc ActiveX control (ARDoc.dll) in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier do not properly implement the SaveToFile method, which allows remote attackers to write or overwrite arbitrary files via the bstrFileName argument.
How severe is CVE-2012-5897?: CVE-2012-5897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5897?: CVE-2012-5897 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-2012-5897?: 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-2012-5897 published?: CVE-2012-5897 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:quest:intrust:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quest:intrust:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quest:intrust:10.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quest:intrust:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quest:intrust:10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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