CVE-2012-2288

NONECVSS 0.0Trending — 3 sources updated this weekWeaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 98.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 4, 2012

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (6)

security_alert@emchttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0219.html
security_alert@emchttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55330
security_alert@emchttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027459
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0219.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55330
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027459

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-134Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 6× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22525✓ verified
First seen Nov 7, 2012
EMC NetWorker - Format String (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/emc/networker_format_string✓ verified
First seen Aug 29, 2012
EMC Networker Format String
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2012-2288?

CVE-2012-2288 is a none vulnerability published on September 4, 2012. Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message.

When was CVE-2012-2288 disclosed?

CVE-2012-2288 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 4, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2012-2288 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-2288 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2012-2288?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-2288, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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