CVE-2012-4512

kdelibs: Heap-based buffer overflow when parsing location of a font face source

Published Feb 8, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 11.7% KEV · Not listed
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."

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-4441 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."
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:35 PM
Reserved
Aug 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 8, 2020, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:45 PM
Severity
Critical
Public date
Oct 30, 2012, 12:00 AM