CVE-2012-1878: Code Injection

Published Jun 12, 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 "OnBeforeDeactivate Event Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Software

65 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=6
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1878?

CVE-2012-1878 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with potential system impact.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1878?

To fix CVE-2012-1878, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

3

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-1878?

CVE-2012-1878 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2012-1878?

The impact of CVE-2012-1878 includes the possibility of remote code execution that may allow an attacker to gain control of the affected system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-1878?

While there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2012-1878, users should ideally upgrade or patch their systems as the best mitigation strategy.

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