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CVE-2012-0159

UnknownEPSS 26.82%

Last modified

CVE-2012-0159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Silverlight 4 before 4.1.10329; and Silverlight 5 before 5.1.10411 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font (TTF) file, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 26.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Silverlight 4 before 4.1.10329; and Silverlight 5 before 5.1.10411 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font (TTF) file, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
26.82%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2003Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2007Sp2
MicrosoftOffice2010—
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 8consumer_preview—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftSilverlight4.0.50401.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight4.0.50524.00—
MicrosoftSilverlight4.0.50826.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight4.0.50917.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight4.0.51204.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight4.0.60129.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight4.0.60310.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight4.0.60531.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight4.0.60831.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight4.1.10111.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight5.0.60401.0—
MicrosoftSilverlight5.0.60818.0Rc
MicrosoftSilverlight5.0.61118.0—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0159?
Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview; Office 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 Gold and SP1; Silverlight 4 before 4.1.10329; and Silverlight 5 before 5.1.10411 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font (TTF) file, aka "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-0159?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0159?
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