CVE-2012-4515: Use-after-free vulnerability in khtml/rendering/render_replaced.cpp in Konqueror in KDE 4.7.3, when the contex

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MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2012-4515 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting kde. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use-after-free vulnerability in khtml/rendering/render_replaced.cpp in Konqueror in KDE 4.7.3, when the context menu is shown, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by accessing an iframe when it is being updated.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-399
Published	2012-11-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: kde

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-11-11 13:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.7.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.7.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Konqueror 4.7.3 - Memory Corruption

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-4515?

kde: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-4515 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4515 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-4515 affect?

CVE-2012-4515 affects kde. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Use-after-free vulnerability in khtml/rendering/render_replaced.cpp in Konqueror in KDE 4.7.3, when the context menu is shown, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by accessing an

How urgent is CVE-2012-4515?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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