CVE-2012-4775: Use After Free
First published: Wed Nov 14 2012(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "CTreeNode Use After Free Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =9 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51202
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56422
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027749
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-071
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15932
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4775?
CVE-2012-4775 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4775?
The recommended solution for CVE-2012-4775 is to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer 9.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-4775?
CVE-2012-4775 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 running on various versions of Windows including Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.
Can CVE-2012-4775 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4775 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted web pages.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-4775?
Exploitation of CVE-2012-4775 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine, leading to system compromise.
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