CVE-2012-0267Ntr Activex Control Vulnerability
The StopModule method in the NTR ActiveX control before 2.0.4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted lModule parameter that triggers use of an arbitrary memory address as a function pointer.
Published Jan 15, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-0267 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Ntr Activex Control (Ntrglobal).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ntr Activex Control 1.1.8.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
39%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
The StopModule method in the NTR ActiveX control before 2.0.4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted lModule parameter that triggers use of an arbitrary memory address as a function pointer.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ntr Activex ControlNtrglobal | See advisory | 1.1.8 |
Patched Releases
Ntr Activex Control
1.1.8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 15, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisorysecunia.com · 2012-2
- exploitMSF ntr_activex_stopmodule.rb
- exploitExploitDB-21839
- other45166
- otherntr-stopmodule-code-exec(72295)
FAQ
Common Questions.
The StopModule method in the NTR ActiveX control before 2.0.4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted lModule parameter that triggers use of an arbitrary memory address as a function pointer.
Affected: Ntr Activex Control (Ntrglobal). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Ntr Activex Control 1.1.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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