CVE-2012-1875: Code Injection

Published Jun 12, 2012
·
Updated

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "Same ID Property Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Software

33 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Event History

Jun 12, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1875?

CVE-2012-1875 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote code execution via memory corruption in Internet Explorer 8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1875?

To fix CVE-2012-1875, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 8.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-1875?

Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 are primarily affected by CVE-2012-1875.

4

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2012-1875?

CVE-2012-1875 affects systems running Internet Explorer 8, including certain versions of Windows like Windows 7 and Windows XP.

5

Can CVE-2012-1875 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-1875 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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