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CVE-2012-1889: Microsoft XML Core Services Memory Corruption Vulnerability

highCVSS 3.1 8.8Exploited

Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 accesses uninitialized memory locations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

Published Jun 13, 2012 · Updated Jun 16, 2026

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From the National Vulnerability Database. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 accesses uninitialized memory locations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

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