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Subject: US-CERT Alert TA13-015A - Microsoft Releases Update for Internet Explorer Vulnerability CVE-2012-4792
From: US-CERT Alerts <
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:27:22 -0500
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National Cyber Awareness System
US-CERT Alert TA13-015A
Microsoft Releases Update for Internet Explorer Vulnerability CVE-2012-4792
Original release date: January 15, 2013
Last revised: --
Systems Affected
* Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
* Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
* Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Overview
Microsoft has released Security Bulletin MS13-008 to address the
CButton use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2012-4792).
Description
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, and 8 are susceptible to
a use-after-free vulnerability. This vulnerability is being
actively exploited in the wild. Microsoft has released Security
Bulletin MS13-008 to address this vulnerability.
Additional information is available in Vulnerability Note
VU#154201.
Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your
files or system.
Solution
US-CERT recommends that Internet Explorer users run Windows Update
as soon as possible to apply the MS13-008 update.
Revision History
January 15, 2013: Initial release
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the subject.
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