CVE-2012-4969
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the CMshtmlEd::Exec function in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, as exploited in the wild in September 2012.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Internet Explorer
PublishedSep 18, 2012
First seenSep 18, 2012
Added to KEVJun 8, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Jun 22, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft internet_explorer | 6, 7, 8, 9 | — |
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