Vulnerability in N/a
CVE-2012-4969
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.
EPSS: 0.918 (99.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- N/a — versions n/a
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- TA12-265A (x_refsource_CERT, third-party-advisory)
- VU#480095 (x_refsource_CERT-VN, third-party-advisory)
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15729 (x_refsource_OVAL, signature, vdb-entry)
- TA12-262A (x_refsource_CERT, third-party-advisory)
- www.securityweek.com/new-internet-explorer-zero-day-being-exploited-wild (x_refsource_MISC)
- technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2757760 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- TA12-255A (x_refsource_CERT, third-party-advisory)
- blog.vulnhunt.com/index.php/2012/09/17/ie-execcommand-fuction-use-after-free-vu… (x_refsource_MISC)
- dev.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/entry/modules/exploits… (x_refsource_MISC)
- 1027538 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4969?
- CVE-2012-4969 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2012-09-18.
- Is CVE-2012-4969 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2012-4969 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-06-08), indicating it is being actively exploited. 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.