CVE-2012-0158β€”Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2012-0158
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
MSCOMCTL.OCX
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

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

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