CVE-2012-1880: Code Injection
First published: Tue 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 "insertRow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| 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 | =8 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1880?
CVE-2012-1880 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1880?
To fix CVE-2012-1880, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-1880?
CVE-2012-1880 affects Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9 on various Windows operating systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1880?
CVE-2012-1880 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to run arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Could exploiting CVE-2012-1880 lead to data theft?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2012-1880 could potentially lead to unauthorized access and data theft from the affected system.
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