CVE-2012-1529: Use After Free
First published: Fri Sep 21 2012(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."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8-beta1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8-beta2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8-rc1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9-beta1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55641
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027555
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-255A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-063
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78756
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15852
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1529?
CVE-2012-1529 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1529?
CVE-2012-1529 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
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.
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/internet explorer
- version/internet explorer/8
- version/internet explorer/8-beta1
- version/internet explorer/8-beta2
- version/internet explorer/8-rc1
- version/internet explorer/9
- version/internet explorer/9-beta1
- version/internet explorer/9-rc1