Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to an object that (1) was not properly allocated or (2) is deleted, as demonstrated by a CDwnBindInfo object.
What to do
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
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Details
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Internet Explorer
- CVE
- CVE-2012-4792
- Affected versions
- Internet Explorer 6: 6
Internet Explorer 7: 7
Internet Explorer 8: 8 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 8.8
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- August 13, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- July 23, 2024
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.