Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-0156 is a denial-of-service issue in Microsoft DirectWrite on specific older Windows versions. A remote attacker could make an affected application hang by getting it to render problematic Unicode through an instant message or website. The bundle does not indicate code execution, data theft, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where the named Windows versions still exist and users browse websites or receive instant messages that trigger DirectWrite rendering. Modern or unlisted platforms are not identified as affected in the provided bundle. Treat this as a moderate legacy-platform risk. It is unlikely to justify emergency response without affected systems, but any remaining named Windows versions should be remediated or retired because remote content can disrupt user applications. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS12-019 for the official remediation path.; Inventory systems running the Windows versions named in the CVE.; Prioritize remediation or retirement of affected legacy Windows systems..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS12-019CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14807CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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