CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
MS12-043 | Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2722479) | Microsoft XML | Critical | 11-07-2012 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet Explorer.
Detailed Information on the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft XML Core Services handles objects in memory. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user views a website that contains specially crafted content. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.
Further information on this exploit is available at : MS12-043
Affected Software
Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0