CVE-2012-0168

Name: CVE-2012-0168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-04-10T21:55:01.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that is not properly handled during a "Print table of links" print operation, aka "Print Feature Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 18.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that is not properly handled during a "Print table of links" print operation, aka "Print Feature Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.30%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	7
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	8
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9

References

http://osvdb.org/81126Broken Link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026901Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-023Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74379Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15577Tool Signature
http://osvdb.org/81126Broken Link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026901Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-023Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74379Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15577Tool Signature

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0168?

How severe is CVE-2012-0168?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0168?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-0168?

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Source: NVD / NIST