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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 10 |
References
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-346A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-346A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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