(MS12-063) Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2744842)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-4969,CVE-2012-1529,CVE-2012-2546,CVE-2012-2548,CVE-2012-2557
Advisory Date: SEP 21, 2012
DESCRIPTION
This security update addresses one publicly disclosed and four privately reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8, and 9. The most severe of the vulnerabilities was found able to allow arbitrary code execution when exploited. This same vulnerability was earlier reported to have been used in targeted attacks and leading to remote access tools (RATs).
Additional details of the mentioned vulnerability can be found here:
- MS Advisory (2757760) Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through the following Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities.
| MS Bulletin ID | Vulnerability ID | DPI Rule Number | DPI Rule Name | Release Date | IDF Compatibility |
| MS12-063 | CVE-2012-1529 | 1005200 | Microsoft Internet Explorer OnMove Use After Free Vulnerability (CVE-2012-1529) | 24-Sep-12 | YES |
| CVE-2012-2546 | 1005201 | Microsoft Internet Explorer Event Listener Use After Free Vulnerability (CVE-2012-2546) | 24-Sep-12 | YES | |
| CVE-2012-2548 | 1005199 | Microsoft Internet Explorer Layout Use After Free Vulnerability (CVE-2012-2548) | 24-Sep-12 | YES |
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Internet Explorer 6
- Internet Explorer 7
- Internet Explorer 8
- Internet Explorer 9
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