CVE-2012-0012

Name: CVE-2012-0012
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-14T22:55:01.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0012 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 does not properly handle the creation and initialization of string objects, which allows remote attackers to read data from arbitrary process-memory locations via a crafted web site, aka "Null Byte Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 16.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 does not properly handle the creation and initialization of string objects, which allows remote attackers to read data from arbitrary process-memory locations via a crafted web site, aka "Null Byte Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.91%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-665

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-010Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14870Tool Signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-010Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14870Tool Signature

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0012?

How severe is CVE-2012-0012?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0012 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0012?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST