CVE-2012-4512
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
11.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
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
- 2020-02-08
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-22406
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. Its EPSS score was 11.7% on 2026-10-05, 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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