About this tag
CVE-2012-1889 is a security vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services that could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage. Microsoft addressed this issue in security bulletin MS12-043, which provides a security update to resolve the MSXML Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability. Some users may encounter references to CVE-2012-1889 in their Control Panel's Programs list, which can cause confusion about whether it is a virus. It is not a virus but a recorded vulnerability identifier; the associated update should be installed to ensure system protection. For removal of any related entries, users should follow official Microsoft guidance.
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Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution - Version: 2.0
Severity Rating: Revision Note: V2.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory updated to reflect publication of security bulletin. Summary: Microsoft has completed the investigation into a public report of this vulnerability. We have issued MS12-043 to address this issue. For more information about this...- News
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Windows 7 Is CVE-2012-1889 a Virus? How to Identify and Remove It?
I have found "cve-2012-1889" in the Control Panel in Programs. Looks like it may be a bad guy. Is it, what does it do, and how do I get rid of it?- thewolfe
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- control panel cve-2012-1889 investigation malware programs removal security threats virus
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- Forum: Windows Security
