Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-0173 is a Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol flaw in several legacy Windows versions. A remote attacker could send crafted RDP traffic that causes memory misuse and may run arbitrary code. Business risk depends mainly on whether affected systems still exist and whether RDP is reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7 systems with RDP enabled. Internet-facing RDP materially increases urgency. Modern or fully retired systems are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources. Prioritize this for any legacy Windows system with reachable RDP, especially internet-facing servers. The vulnerability enables remote code execution, but the provided evidence does not confirm active exploitation. Unsupported operating systems should be treated as a business continuity and security risk beyond this CVE. Mitigation focus: Identify affected legacy Windows hosts with RDP enabled.; Apply Microsoft guidance from MS12-036 where applicable.; Restrict RDP exposure to trusted networks or VPN paths..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15116CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- MS12-036CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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