CVE-2012-0158 — Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Known ransomware use CISA KEV listed Added November 3, 2021 Remediate by May 3, 2022

Description

Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution, allowing an attacker to take complete control of an affected system under the context of the current user.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0158

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