CVE-2012-0156

Name: CVE-2012-0156
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-03-13T21:55:01.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0156 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. DirectWrite in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly render Unicode characters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a (1) instant message or (2) web site, aka "DirectWrite Application Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 14.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DirectWrite in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly render Unicode characters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a (1) instant message or (2) web site, aka "DirectWrite Application Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.80%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0156?

How severe is CVE-2012-0156?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0156 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0156?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST