HIGH

CVE-2012-4512

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

11.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The CSS parser (khtml/css/cssparser.cpp) in Konqueror in KDE 4.7.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read memory via a crafted font face source, related to "type confusion."

Technical details

Published
2/8/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4512?

The CSS parser (khtml/css/cssparser.cpp) in Konqueror in KDE 4.7.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read memory via a crafted font face source, related to "type confusion."

Is CVE-2012-4512 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2012-4512 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 11.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-4512?

CVE-2012-4512 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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