VML Style Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0172)

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  Severity: CRITICAL

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-0172,MS12-023

  Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015

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  DESCRIPTION

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 8 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "VML Style Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004971

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004971 - VML Style Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0172)

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

• microsoft ie 6
• microsoft ie 7
• microsoft ie 8