CVE-2012-1881: Code Injection
Published Jun 12, 2012
·Updated
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "OnRowsInserted Event Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected Software
35 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=8
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
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 Internet Explorer=9
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-2012-1881?
CVE-2012-1881 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-1881?
To fix CVE-2012-1881, ensure that your Internet Explorer is updated to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
3
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-1881?
CVE-2012-1881 affects Internet Explorer versions 8 and 9.
4
Can CVE-2012-1881 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1881 can be exploited remotely by attackers using malicious web pages.
5
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2012-1881?
CVE-2012-1881 is associated with remote code execution attacks resulting from improper handling of objects in memory.