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Microsoft released an easy fix for internet explorer vulnerability (CVE-2012-4969 )

Posted on  9/20/2012
Microsoft security team posted a easy fix fix for internet explorer memory corruption vulnerability .
that vulnerability was found on IE 6,7,8,9 , Microsoft responded very quickly this timeMicrosoft security advisory : http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2757760
CVE reference : CVE-2012-4969 

the fix advisory page : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2757760

and  fixit is available here : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2757760#FixItForMe

The “Prevent Memory Corruption via ExecCommand in Internet Explorer” Fix it solution that is described in this section is not intended to be a replacement for any security update. We recommend that you always install the latest security updates. However, we offer this Fix it solution as a workaround option for some scenarios. 

For more information about this workaround, go to the following Microsoft Security Advisory webpage:

The advisory provides more information about the issue, including the following:

  • The scenarios in which you might apply or disable the workaround.
  • How to manually apply the workaround.

Specifically, to see this information, expand the Suggested actions section, and then expand the Workarounds section. 

To enable or disable this Fix it solution, click the Fix it button or link under the Enable heading or under the Disableheading. Click Run in the File Download dialog box, and then follow the steps in the Fix it wizard.


Download and fix your windows internet explorer as soon as possible to prevent possible attack!


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