CVE-2012-0159
First published: Wed May 09 2012(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Silverlight 4 before 4.1.10329; and Silverlight 5 before 5.1.10411 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font (TTF) file, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | =consumer_preview | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.0.50401.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.0.50524.00 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.0.50826.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.0.50917.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.0.51204.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.0.60129.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.0.60310.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.0.60531.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.0.60831.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =4.1.10111.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =5.0.60401.0 | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =5.0.60818.0-rc | |
| Microsoft Silverlight | =5.0.61118.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49121
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49122
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53335
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027039
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-034
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-039
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75124
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15388
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15667
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0159?
CVE-2012-0159 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0159?
To fix CVE-2012-0159, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows and Office.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2012-0159?
CVE-2012-0159 affects several Microsoft products including Windows XP, Windows 7, and Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, and 2010.
Can CVE-2012-0159 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-0159 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
What versions of Silverlight are impacted by CVE-2012-0159?
CVE-2012-0159 impacts Silverlight 4 before version 4.1.10329 and Silverlight 5 before version 5.1.10411.
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