What is the severity of CVE-2012-2522?

CVE-2012-2522 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2522?

To fix CVE-2012-2522, it is recommended to apply the Microsoft security updates provided in MS12-052.

Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-2522?

CVE-2012-2522 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2522?

CVE-2012-2522 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by improper handling of objects in memory.

Can CVE-2012-2522 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2012-2522 can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction.

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CVE-2012-2522

critical

9.3

CWE

15/8/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-2522: Code Injection

First published: Wed Aug 15 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 malformed virtual function table after this table's deletion, aka "Virtual Function Table Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Internet Explorer	=6
Internet Explorer	=7
Internet Explorer	=8
Internet Explorer	=9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2522?
CVE-2012-2522 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2522?
To fix CVE-2012-2522, it is recommended to apply the Microsoft security updates provided in MS12-052.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-2522?
CVE-2012-2522 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2522?
CVE-2012-2522 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by improper handling of objects in memory.
Can CVE-2012-2522 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2012-2522 can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2522?
CVE-2012-2522 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2522?
To fix CVE-2012-2522, it is recommended to apply the Microsoft security updates provided in MS12-052.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-2522?
CVE-2012-2522 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2522?
CVE-2012-2522 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by improper handling of objects in memory.
Can CVE-2012-2522 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2012-2522 can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction.