CVE-2012-1873: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-1873: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 does not properly create and initialize string data, which allows r...

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 does not properly create and initialize string data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML document, aka "Null Byte Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Internet Explorer information-disclosure flaw. If a user opens a crafted HTML document in IE 7, 8, or 9, the browser may expose sensitive data from its process memory. The provided bundle does not include CVSS, CWE, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in environments that still run Internet Explorer 7 through 9 or depend on legacy systems that render untrusted HTML in those browsers. Treat this as a legacy-browser risk. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but any remaining IE 7 through 9 dependency should be prioritized for removal or compensating controls. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS12-037 and apply applicable Internet Explorer security updates.; Retire or isolate systems still using Internet Explorer 7 through 9.; Restrict legacy browser access to untrusted websites and HTML content..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 12, 2012, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS12-037CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15026CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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