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CVE-2012-0012

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Published: Feb 14, 2012Modified: Apr 29, 2026

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4.3
Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 8.6 / Impact: 2.9
Source: NVD

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 does not properly handle the creation and initialization of string objects, which allows remote attackers to read data from arbitrary process-memory locations via a crafted web site, aka "Null Byte Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected (1)

Microsoft
1 product
Internet Explorer
Configuration A
1 vulnerable · 6 platform
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Internet Explorer
Version 9
Running on/withPlatform Versions
Microsoft
Windows 7
All versions
Microsoft
Windows 7
All versions
Microsoft
Windows Server 2008
All versions
Microsoft
Windows Server 2008
Version r2
Microsoft
Windows Server 2008
Version r2 sp1
Microsoft
Windows Vista
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-665
Improper Initialization
The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used.

References (6)

Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
Source: secure@microsoft.com
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Tool Signature
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Tool Signature

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