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CVE-2012-1873

UnknownEPSS 18.26%

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CVE-2012-1873 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 does not properly create and initialize string data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML document, aka "Null Byte Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 18.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 does not properly create and initialize string data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML document, aka "Null Byte Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.26%

96.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8
MicrosoftInternet Explorer9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1873?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 does not properly create and initialize string data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML document, aka "Null Byte Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-1873?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1873 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1873?
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