KLA12499 Type Confusion vulnerability in Microsoft Browser

Type Confusion vulnerability was found in Microsoft Browser. Malicious users can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service.

Original advisories

CVE-2022-1232

Exploitation

Malware exists for this vulnerability. Usually such malware is classified as Exploit. More details.

Related products

Microsoft-Edge

CVE list

CVE-2022-1232 critical

KB list

Solution

Install necessary updates from the Settings and more menu, that are listed in your About Microsoft Edge page (Microsoft Edge About page usually can be accessed from the Help and feedback option)

Microsoft Edge update settings

Impacts

• ACE

Arbitrary code execution. Exploitation of vulnerabilities with this impact can lead to executing by abuser any code or commands at vulnerable machine or process.

• DoS

Denial of service. Exploitation of vulnerabilities with this impact can lead to loss of system availability or critical functional fault.

Affected Products

• Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)