First published: Tue Apr 10 2012(Updated: )
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that is not properly handled during a "Print table of links" print operation, aka "Print Feature Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Internet Explorer | =6 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
Internet Explorer | =7 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
Internet Explorer | =8 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
Internet Explorer | =9 |
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CVE-2012-0168 is rated as critical since it allows remote code execution due to a flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
To fix CVE-2012-0168, ensure that your version of Microsoft Internet Explorer is updated to the latest security patch released by Microsoft.
CVE-2012-0168 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Yes, CVE-2012-0168 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and potentially take control of the affected system.
While the best solution is to apply security updates, users may also consider using alternative browsers to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2012-0168.