CVE-2012-4792βMicrosoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability
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2024-07-23 Β· last modified June 21, 2025
Metadata
Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker 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.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Action
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.