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CVE-2012-2557

HIGH · CVSS 9.3 EPSS 19.50%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2012-09-21 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3. It affects Microsoft. Its EPSS score suggests a 19.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2012-2557
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
9.3
EPSS
19.50%
Microsoft

Original NVD Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that triggers access to a deleted object, aka "cloneNode Use After Free Vulnerability."