CVE-2012-4787
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CVE-2012-4787 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Improper Ref Counting Use After Free Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 17.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Improper Ref Counting Use After Free Vulnerability."
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 10 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-346A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-346A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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