CVE-2012-2546: Use After Free

Published Sep 21, 2012
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Event Listener Use After Free Vulnerability."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9-beta1
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9-rc1

Event History

Sep 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2546?

CVE-2012-2546 has been classified with a high severity rating, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2546?

To mitigate CVE-2012-2546, users should ensure that they are using the latest version of Internet Explorer with all security patches applied.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2012-2546?

CVE-2012-2546 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 9, including the beta and release candidate versions.

4

What types of attacks exploit CVE-2012-2546?

CVE-2012-2546 can be exploited through crafted web pages that trigger a use-after-free condition, leading to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is CVE-2012-2546 a known vulnerability that has been patched?

Yes, CVE-2012-2546 has been addressed in security updates released by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.

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