Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-1523 is a Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 8 memory-safety flaw. A remote attacker could potentially run code through the browser by triggering use of a deleted object. Business risk is concentrated in legacy systems still relying on these unsupported browser versions. Exposure is most likely in legacy desktops, kiosks, embedded workflows, or compatibility environments that still run Internet Explorer 6 through 8. Modern supported browsers are not identified as affected in the supplied bundle. Treat as high priority only where legacy Internet Explorer remains in use. The main decision is whether any business process still depends on IE 6 through 8; if yes, patching and migration should be tracked as risk-reduction work. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS12-037 or later vendor-recommended cumulative Internet Explorer updates.; Retire Internet Explorer 6 through 8 from production workflows.; Use supported browsers for all user-facing browsing activity..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS12-037CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15579CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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