TA13-015A: Microsoft Releases Update for Internet Explorer Vulnerability CVE-2012-4792

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Original release date: January 15, 2013 | Last revised: February 06, 2013
[h=3]Systems Affected[/h]

• • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 8

[h=3]Overview[/h] Microsoft has released Security Bulletin MS13-008 to address the CButton use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2012-4792).
[h=3]Description[/h] 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.
[h=3]Impact[/h] A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your files or system.
[h=3]Solution[/h] US-CERT recommends that Internet Explorer users run Link Removed as soon as possible to apply the MS13-008 update.
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[h=3]Revision History[/h]

• January 15, 2013: Initial release

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