CVE-2012-0472: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0472: The cairo-dwrite implementation in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 11.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, Thunde...

The cairo-dwrite implementation in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 11.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, Thunderbird 5.0 through 11.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.9, when certain Windows Vista and Windows 7 configurations are used, does not properly restrict font-rendering attempts, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-0472 is an old Mozilla font-rendering memory corruption issue affecting legacy Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey on certain Windows Vista and Windows 7 configurations. A malicious remote trigger could crash the application and may have allowed code execution. Business urgency depends mainly on whether any legacy Mozilla clients still exist. Exposure is most likely in unmanaged legacy workstations, old virtual desktops, lab images, or embedded desktop environments running affected Mozilla versions on Windows Vista or Windows 7. Modern supported Mozilla releases are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected clients are still in production. If present, prioritize removal because the issue is remotely reachable and may allow code execution, even though active exploitation is not evidenced here. Mitigation focus: Remove or upgrade affected Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey versions.; Prioritize systems using Windows Vista or Windows 7 configurations.; Check Mozilla advisory MFSA 2012-25 for vendor-fixed versions..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 25, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:17067CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=744480CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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