HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-5896
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2012-5896

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 17, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official 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."

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-5896 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-5896. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

quest1 product(s)
intrust
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/48566
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/48566

All References (18)

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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0153.htmlExploit
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http://dev.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/entry/modules/exploits/windows/browser/intrust_annotatex_add.rbExploit
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http://osvdb.org/80662
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http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111312/Quest-InTrust-10.4.x-Annotation-Objects-Code-Execution.html
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http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111853/Quest-InTrust-Annotation-Objects-Uninitialized-Pointer.htmlExploit
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http://secunia.com/advisories/48566Vendor Advisory
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18674Exploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52765Exploit
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74448
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0153.htmlExploit
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http://dev.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/entry/modules/exploits/windows/browser/intrust_annotatex_add.rbExploit
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http://osvdb.org/80662
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http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111312/Quest-InTrust-10.4.x-Annotation-Objects-Code-Execution.html
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http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111853/Quest-InTrust-Annotation-Objects-Uninitialized-Pointer.htmlExploit
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http://secunia.com/advisories/48566Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-5896
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 17, 2012

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2012-5896 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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