CVE-2012-0158 — The (1) ListView, (2) ListView2, (3) TreeView, and (4) TreeView2 ActiveX controls in…¶
Key facts
CVE-2012-0158 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: The (1) ListView, (2) ListView2, (3) TreeView, and (4) TreeView2 ActiveX controls in…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2021-11-03), confirming active exploitation in the wild, and is linked to known ransomware campaigns.
Actively exploited — on the CISA KEV catalog
CVE-2012-0158 is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2021-11-03), confirming exploitation in the wild. It is linked to known ransomware campaigns. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-05-03. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules below.
| CVE | CVE-2012-0158 |
| Severity | High (8.8) |
| CISA KEV | Actively exploited (added 2021-11-03) · ransomware |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2012/CVE-2012-0158/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
The (1) ListView, (2) ListView2, (3) TreeView, and (4) TreeView2 ActiveX controls in MSCOMCTL.OCX in the Common Controls in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Office 2003 Web Components SP3; SQL Server 2000 SP4, 2005 SP4, and 2008 SP2, SP3, and R2; BizTalk Server 2002 SP1; Commerce Server 2002 SP4, 2007 SP2, and 2009 Gold and R2; Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1 and 9.0 SP2; and Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (a) web site, (b) Office document, or (c) .rtf file that triggers "system state" corruption, as exploited in the wild in April 2012, aka "MSCOMCTL.OCX RCE Vulnerability."
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2012-0158 |
| Type | RCE |
| CVSS Score | 8.8 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2012/CVE-2012-0158/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2012-0158
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- http://opensources.info/comment-on-the-curious-case-of-a-cve-2012-0158-exploit-by-chris-pierce/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52911
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026899
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026900
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026902
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026903
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026904
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026905
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-101A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-027
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74372
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15462
- http://opensources.info/comment-on-the-curious-case-of-a-cve-2012-0158-exploit-by-chris-pierce/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52911
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026899
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026900
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026902
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026903
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026904
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026905
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-101A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-027
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74372
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15462
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2012-0158
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-07-11T18:16:32.857822617
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2012-0158?¶
CVE-2012-0158 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: The (1) ListView, (2) ListView2, (3) TreeView, and (4) TreeView2 ActiveX controls in…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2021-11-03), confirming active exploitation in the wild, and is linked to known ransomware campaigns.
How do I detect CVE-2012-0158?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2012-0158?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
Is CVE-2012-0158 actively exploited?¶
Yes. CVE-2012-0158 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2021-11-03, which means it has been exploited in the wild. CISA also links it to known ransomware campaigns. CISA set a federal remediation deadline of 2022-05-03. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules above.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.