CVE-2012-1529: Use After Free

Published Sep 21, 2012
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 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 "OnMove Use After Free Vulnerability."

Affected Software

7 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8-beta1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8-beta2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8-rc1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9-beta1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9-rc1

Event History

Sep 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1529?

CVE-2012-1529 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1529?

To fix CVE-2012-1529, users should upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or apply the security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-1529?

CVE-2012-1529 affects Internet Explorer 8 and 9, including their beta and release candidate versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1529?

CVE-2012-1529 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.

5

How can CVE-2012-1529 be exploited?

CVE-2012-1529 can be exploited by attackers through a crafted website that accesses deleted or uninitialized objects.

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