CVE-2012-4782: Use After Free
Published Dec 12, 2012
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "CMarkup Use After Free Vulnerability."
Affected Software
29 affected components
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Event History
Dec 12, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4782?
CVE-2012-4782 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-4782?
To fix CVE-2012-4782, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2012-4782?
CVE-2012-4782 affects Internet Explorer versions 9 and 10.
4
Can CVE-2012-4782 be exploited through a web page?
Yes, CVE-2012-4782 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted web pages.
5
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2012-4782?
CVE-2012-4782 primarily affects systems running Windows 7 with Internet Explorer 9 or 10.