Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the CMshtmlEd::Exec function in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, as exploited in the wild in September 2012.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 6 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.vulnhunt.com/index.php/2012/09/17/ie-execcommand-fuction-use-after-fBroken Link
- http://dev.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/entry/modules/exBroken Link
- http://eromang.zataz.com/2012/09/16/zero-day-season-is-really-not-over-yet/Third Party Advisory
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2757760PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/480095Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027538Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityweek.com/new-internet-explorer-zero-day-being-exploited-wildThird Party Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-255A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-262A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-265A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://blog.vulnhunt.com/index.php/2012/09/17/ie-execcommand-fuction-use-after-fBroken Link
- http://dev.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/entry/modules/exBroken Link
- http://eromang.zataz.com/2012/09/16/zero-day-season-is-really-not-over-yet/Third Party Advisory
- http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2757760PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4969?
CVE-2012-4969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in the CMshtmlEd::Exec function in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, as explo...
How severe is CVE-2012-4969?
CVE-2012-4969 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-2012-4969?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.