Vulnerability identifier: #VU4016

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-1873

CWE-ID: CWE-626

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to null byte interaction error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and view content from the Internet Explorer process memory.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 7 - 9

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms12-037

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.