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VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2012-2526

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 does not properly process packets in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted RDP packets triggering access to a deleted object, aka…

HIGH 9.3EPSS 25.0%

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EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 25.0%, higher than 98% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.

Description

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 does not properly process packets in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted RDP packets triggering access to a deleted object, aka "Remote Desktop Protocol Vulnerability."

CVSS 2.0
9.3 HIGHAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS
25.01% probability · 98th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-94
Affected
microsoft/windows xp
Source
secure@microsoft.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.