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CVE-2012-1879

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 19.58%

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CVE-2012-1879 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by attempting to access an undefined memory location, aka "insertAdjacentText Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 19.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by attempting to access an undefined memory location, aka "insertAdjacentText Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
19.58%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftInternet Explorer7
MicrosoftInternet Explorer8
MicrosoftInternet Explorer9
MicrosoftInternet Explorer6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1879?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by attempting to access an undefined memory location, aka "insertAdjacentText Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-1879?
CVE-2012-1879 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1879?
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