Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "CTreePos Use After Free Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51202
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56421
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027749
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51202
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56421
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027749
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1539?
CVE-2012-1539 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "CTreePos Use After Free Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-1539?
CVE-2012-1539 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1539?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.