CVE-2012-1858: Infoleak
First published: Tue Jun 12 2012(Updated: )
The toStaticHTML API (aka the SafeHTML component) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9, Communicator 2007 R2, and Lync 2010 and 2010 Attendee does not properly handle event attributes and script, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted HTML document, aka "HTML Sanitization Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Lync Server | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Office Communicator | =2007-r2 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-037
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-039
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-050
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15530
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1858?
CVE-2012-1858 has a severity rating of Important according to Microsoft's security bulletin.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1858?
To fix CVE-2012-1858, update affected Microsoft products such as Internet Explorer and Lync with the latest security patches.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-1858?
CVE-2012-1858 affects Internet Explorer 8 and 9.
Can CVE-2012-1858 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2012-1858 can allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2012-1858?
Vulnerable systems include Microsoft Lync 2010, Internet Explorer 8, and Internet Explorer 9 on specific Windows operating systems.
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