CVE-2012-4775

8.8 HIGH

Published: November 14, 2012 Modified: April 29, 2026

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "CTreeNode Use After Free Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://secunia.com/advisories/51202

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56422

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027749

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.html

Source: secure@microsoft.com

US Government Resource

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-071

Source: secure@microsoft.com

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15932

Source: secure@microsoft.com

http://secunia.com/advisories/51202