CVE-2012-0171 in the critical feed json
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…
published 2012-04-10 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0209
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 27.1%
- EPSS 27.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "SelectAll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
27.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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docs.microsoft.com
/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-023
vendor-advisory, patch
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securitytracker.com
/id?1026901
vdb-entry, broken-link, third-party-advisory
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA12-101A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/74382
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15313
vdb-entry, signature, tool-signature
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0171
- NVD CVE-2012-0171
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