Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old but serious Windows font-parsing flaw. A crafted TrueType font could trigger memory handling errors in kernel-mode drivers and allow code execution. Business risk is mainly in legacy Windows or very old Chrome environments that missed 2012 vendor updates. Likely exposure is legacy endpoints, servers, kiosk systems, or embedded workflows still running the listed Windows versions or obsolete Chrome builds. Modern supported Windows and browser estates are unlikely to be exposed if 2012 vendor security updates were applied. Prioritize if the organization still operates legacy Windows systems or old browser images. For fully patched, supported fleets, this is primarily a hygiene and legacy-risk verification item rather than an emergency response issue. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and fixes from MS12-075 where applicable.; Upgrade Google Chrome beyond 22.0.1229.79 or remove obsolete Chrome builds.; Retire unsupported Windows versions wherever business operations permit..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- google-chrome-cve20122897(78822)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15847CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=146254CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- MS12-075CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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