Microsoft Internet Explorer Improper Ref Counting Use After Free Vulnerability (CVE-2012-4787)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-4787,MS12-077
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to an object that (1) was not properly initialized or (2) is deleted, aka "Improper Ref Counting Use After Free Vulnerability."
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005272
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1005272 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Improper Ref Counting Use After Free Vulnerability (CVE-2012-4787)
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- microsoft internet_explorer 10
- microsoft internet_explorer 9
- microsoft internet_explorer
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