CVE-2012-4515: Use After Free

Published Nov 11, 2012
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in khtml/rendering/renderreplaced.cpp in Konqueror in KDE 4.7.3, when the context menu is shown, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by accessing an iframe when it is being updated.

Affected Software

1 affected component
KDE kde=4.7.3

Event History

Nov 11, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4515?

CVE-2012-4515 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4515?

Fixing CVE-2012-4515 requires upgrading to a patched version of KDE that addresses the use-after-free vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-4515?

CVE-2012-4515 specifically affects KDE version 4.7.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4515?

CVE-2012-4515 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability in the Konqueror web browser.

5

Can CVE-2012-4515 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2012-4515 can potentially result in remote code execution due to improper handling of an iframe.

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