CISA KEV · Known exploitedHigh

CVE-2012-4969

Microsoft Internet Explorer

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
8.1
EPSS
81.7%
99.6% percentile
CISA KEV
Listed
Published
2012.09.18
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Immediate review

CISA has listed this vulnerability in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Known exploitationConfirmed by CISA KEV
Exploit probability81.7%
Technical severityCVSS 8.1

Vulnerability overview

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.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Affected versions
6, 7, 8, 9
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Due date: 2022.06.22
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft Internet Explorer and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-416
KEV added
2022.06.08
Ransomware use
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