What is the severity of CVE-2012-0171?

CVE-2012-0171 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0171?

To fix CVE-2012-0171, you should apply the relevant security update provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-0171?

CVE-2012-0171 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Can CVE-2012-0171 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-0171 can be exploited remotely by attackers through malicious web pages.

What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2012-0171?

Symptoms of exploitation may include abnormal behavior of the application, system crashes, or unexpected web browser activity.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-0171

critical

9.3

CWE

10/4/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-0171: Code Injection

First published: Tue Apr 10 2012(Updated: )

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "SelectAll 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

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0171?
CVE-2012-0171 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0171?
To fix CVE-2012-0171, you should apply the relevant security update provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-0171?
CVE-2012-0171 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Can CVE-2012-0171 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-0171 can be exploited remotely by attackers through malicious web pages.
What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2012-0171?
Symptoms of exploitation may include abnormal behavior of the application, system crashes, or unexpected web browser activity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0171?
CVE-2012-0171 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0171?
To fix CVE-2012-0171, you should apply the relevant security update provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-0171?
CVE-2012-0171 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Can CVE-2012-0171 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-0171 can be exploited remotely by attackers through malicious web pages.
What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2012-0171?
Symptoms of exploitation may include abnormal behavior of the application, system crashes, or unexpected web browser activity.