#VU4046 Information disclosure in Microsoft Internet Explorer


Published: 2017-01-10 | Updated: 2017-03-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU4046

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-1882

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 an error related to Scrolling Events. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and view sensitive data in another domain or Internet Explorer zone.

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: 6 - 9


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


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.


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