Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 21, 2012· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2012-2546
CVE-2012-2546
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "Event Listener Use After Free Vulnerability."
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Affected products
4cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 3 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: =9
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-255A.htmlnvdUS Government Resource
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/55645nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/idnvd
- docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-063nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78757nvd
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15652nvd
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