CVE-2012-5896
CriticalPublic exploitThe Annotation Objects Extension ActiveX control in AnnotateX.dll in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier does not properly implement the Add method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a memory address in the first argument, related to an "uninitialized…
Published Nov 17, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-5896 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Intrust (Quest).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Intrust 10.4.0.853.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
69%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Annotation Objects Extension ActiveX control in AnnotateX.dll in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier does not properly implement the Add method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a memory address in the first argument, related to an "uninitialized pointer."
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IntrustQuest | 10.1, 10.2.5, 10.3, 10.4 | 10.4.0.853 |
Patched Releases
Intrust
10.4.0.853
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 17, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
References
- advisory48566
- exploit20120328 Quest InTrust 10.4.x Annotation Objects ActiveX Control AnnotateX.dll Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution
- exploithttp://dev.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/entry/modules/exploits/windows/browser/intrust_annotatex_add.rb
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111853/Quest-InTrust-Annotation-Objects-Uninitialized-Pointer.html
- exploitMSF intrust_annotatex_add.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Annotation Objects Extension ActiveX control in AnnotateX.dll in Quest InTrust 10.4.0.853 and earlier does not properly implement the Add method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a memory address in the first argument, related to an "uninitialized pointer."
Affected: Intrust (Quest) versions 10.1, 10.2.5, 10.3, 10.4. 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 Intrust 10.4.0.853.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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