CVE-2012-1529 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability affecting Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 8 and 9. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing users to a crafted website that triggers improper object initialization or deletion. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation or public exploit code is currently documented, and community discussion is minimal, its high FAUCET Risk Score of 95/100 indicates significant potential danger.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.