How severe is CVE-2012-1539?

CVE-2012-1539 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-1539 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1539?

CVE-2012-1539 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1539?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-1539 published?

CVE-2012-1539 was published on 2012-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1539

CVE-2012-1539 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
Published: 2012-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "CTreePos Use After Free Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1539?: Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "CTreePos Use After Free Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-1539?: CVE-2012-1539 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-1539 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1539?: CVE-2012-1539 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1539?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1539 published?: CVE-2012-1539 was published on 2012-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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