How severe is CVE-2012-1545?

CVE-2012-1545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1545 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1545?

CVE-2012-1545 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1545?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-1545 published?

CVE-2012-1545 was published on 2012-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1545

CVE-2012-1545 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Ie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Ie
Published: 2012-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9, and 10 Consumer Preview, allows remote attackers to bypass Protected Mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by leveraging access to a Low integrity process, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1545?: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9, and 10 Consumer Preview, allows remote attackers to bypass Protected Mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by leveraging access to a Low integrity process, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-1545?: CVE-2012-1545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1545 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1545?: CVE-2012-1545 primarily affects Microsoft Ie. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1545?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1545 published?: CVE-2012-1545 was published on 2012-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ie:10:consumer_preview:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.2462.0000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.2479.0006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0.2600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.2600.0000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0.2800:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0.2800.1106:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.2800.1106:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0.2900:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.0.2900.2180:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.2900.2180:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.3663.0000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.3718.0000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.3790.0000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.3790.1830:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:6.00.3790.3959:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.0.5730:unknown:gold:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.0.5730.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.00.5730.1100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.00.6000.16386:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:7.00.6000.16441:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8.0.6001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:8.0.6001:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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