CVE-2012-4512
First published: Sat Feb 08 2020(Updated: )
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."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE KDE | =4.7.3 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus | =6.3 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0005.html
- http://em386.blogspot.com/2010/12/webkit-css-type-confusion.html
- http://quickgit.kde.org/index.php?p=kdelibs.git&a=commitdiff&h=a872c8a969a8bd3706253d6ba24088e4f07f3352
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1416.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1418.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51097
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51145
- http://www.nth-dimension.org.uk/pub/NDSA20121010.txt.asc
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/11/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/30/6
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027709
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4512?
CVE-2012-4512 is a vulnerability in the CSS parser (khtml/css/cssparser.cpp) in Konqueror in KDE 4.7.3 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read memory.
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4512?
The severity of CVE-2012-4512 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does CVE-2012-4512 affect Konqueror?
CVE-2012-4512 affects Konqueror in KDE 4.7.3, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly read memory.
How can I fix CVE-2012-4512?
To fix CVE-2012-4512, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Konqueror or apply the necessary security patches.
Are there any references for CVE-2012-4512?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2012-4512 at the following links: [1] [2] [3].
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/kde
- canonical/kde kde
- version/kde kde/4.7.3
- vendor/redhat
- canonical/redhat enterprise linux
- version/redhat enterprise linux/6.0
- canonical/redhat enterprise linux desktop
- version/redhat enterprise linux desktop/6.0
- canonical/redhat enterprise linux server eus
- version/redhat enterprise linux server eus/6.3
- canonical/redhat enterprise linux workstation
- version/redhat enterprise linux workstation/6.0