CVE-2012-4792
Confirmed PUBLISHEDUse-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 8 allows remote attackers 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, and exploited in the wild in December 2012.
- CVE Published
- Dec 30, 2012
- Exploitation Reported
- Jul 23, 2024
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft |
ie
|
6.0 to <= 8.0 |
Affected |
| n/a |
n/a
|
n/a |
Affected |
CVE References
- MS13-008 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- TA13-008A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-008A.html
- VU#154201 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/154201
- TA13-015A us-cert.gov · Third-Party Advisory http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA13-015A.html
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16361 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
Show 8 more references
- GitHub — rapid7/metasploit-framework github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/ex...
- labs.alienvault.com/labs/index.php/2012/just-another-water-hole-... labs.alienvault.com · CVE Record http://labs.alienvault.com/labs/index.php/2012/just-another-water-hol...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/119168/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-CDw... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/119168/Microsoft-Internet-Explor...
- eromang.zataz.com/2012/12/29/attack-and-ie-0day-informations-u... eromang.zataz.com · CVE Record http://eromang.zataz.com/2012/12/29/attack-and-ie-0day-informations-u...
- blog.fireeye.com/research/2012/12/council-foreign-relations-w... blog.fireeye.com · CVE Record http://blog.fireeye.com/research/2012/12/council-foreign-relations-wa...
- blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2012/12/29/new-vulnerability-a... blogs.technet.com · CVE Record http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2012/12/29/new-vulnerability-a...
- technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2794220 technet.microsoft.com · CVE Record http://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2794220
- blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2012/12/31/microsoft-quot-fix-... blogs.technet.com · CVE Record http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2012/12/31/microsoft-quot-fix-...
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-07-23 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/ie_cbutton_uaf.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2024-07-23 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2015-05-03 18:33:28 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Use After Free
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/browser/ie_cbutton_uaf.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/63522 | Jul 23, 2024 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2015-05-03 18:33:28 UTC · 0 stars
CVE-2012-4792 simple calc exploitation
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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21:24 UTC almost 2 years ago21:24 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Nessus plugin available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC almost 2 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 2 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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18:33 UTC about 11 years ago18:33 UTC · about 11 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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18:00 UTC over 13 years ago18:00 UTC · over 13 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 14 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 14 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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