CVE-2012-0202

What it is

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in tm1admsd.exe in the Admin Server in IBM Cognos TM1 9.4.x and 9.5.x before 9.5.2 FP2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted data.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

54.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2011-12-14 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2012-05-04 16:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-16 23:36 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 54.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 10.0 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
• It meets the bar for Drop everything: critical, and exploited or very likely to be.

Details

Published

2012-05-04 16:55 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:36 UTC

Exploit probability

54.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• IBM Cognos tm1 9.4.1
• IBM Cognos tm1 9.4.1.3
• IBM Cognos tm1 9.5.1
• IBM Cognos tm1 9.5.2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 10.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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