ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2012-0158: Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | MSCOMCTL.OCX |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Nov 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Ransomware use | Known |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-94 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
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.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.