Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 does not properly create and initialize string data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML document, aka "Null Byte Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 7 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1873?
CVE-2012-1873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 does not properly create and initialize string data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML docume...
How severe is CVE-2012-1873?
CVE-2012-1873 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1873?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.