Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-1875?

Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 8. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-1875 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 1, 2012.

Is CVE-2012-1875 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2012-1875?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-1875?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2012-1875 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2012-1875

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "Same ID Property Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Published Jun 12, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2012-1875 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 1, 2012. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

9.3

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

62%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Sep 1, 2012	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Internet ExplorerMicrosoft	8	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 12, 2012
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 1, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "Same ID Property Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 8. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Sep 1, 2012.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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