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CVE-2012-1876

UnknownEPSS 64.96%

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CVE-2012-1876 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9, and 10 Consumer Preview, does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by attempting to access a nonexistent object, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Col Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability," as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012.. EPSS estimates a 64.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9, and 10 Consumer Preview, does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by attempting to access a nonexistent object, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Col Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability," as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
64.96%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8
MicrosoftInternet Explorer9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1876?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9, and 10 Consumer Preview, does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by attempting to access a nonexistent object, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "Col Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability," as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-1876?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1876 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 64.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1876?
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