MS.IE.Null.Byte.Handling.Information.Disclosure

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted web page. It allows a remote attacker to gain sensitive information via a crafted web page.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 7 Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Internet Explorer 8 in Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 9 for Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-037.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)