CVE-2012-4792
CISA KEVPublished July 23, 2024 · Updated April 3, 2026
high
Official Description+
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to an object that (1) was not properly allocated or (2) is deleted, as demonstrated by a CDwnBindInfo object.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer |
Patch Status
Patch by 2024-08-13
Recommended Actions
- Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
- Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
- This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
- Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2012-4792.