Is CVE-2012-4969 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-4969 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-4969?

CVE-2012-4969 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2012-4969?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2012-4969.

Fix CVE-2012-4969 - HIGH microsoft internet explorer

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2012-4969?

4 products: microsoft internet explorer, microsoft internet explorer, microsoft internet explorer, microsoft internet explorer.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the CMshtmlEd::Exec function in mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, as exploited in the wild in September 2012.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: high
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-OtherCWE-416 · Use After Free

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 9/18/2012
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : internet_explorermicrosoft : internet_explorermicrosoft : internet_explorermicrosoft : internet_explorer

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD