CVE-2012-0442

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.26 and 4.x through 9.0, Thunderbird before 3.1.18 and 5.0 through 9.0…

published February 1, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Multiple vulnerabilities lurk in the shadows of older Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey versions, just waiting for a crafty attacker to exploit them! 🔥 Think of these vulnerabilities as unseen potholes on the internet highway. You might not see them until it’s too late, causing a nasty crash or a detour you never wanted to take! An attacker could potentially crash the application, leading to a denial of service, or, in a worst-case scenario, execute arbitrary code on your machine. This could result in significant disruptions to your browsing experience, leaving you vulnerable to further attacks.

Put simply

Think of these vulnerabilities as unseen potholes on the internet highway. You might not see them until it’s too late, causing a nasty crash or a detour you never wanted to take! These unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engines can lead to memory corruption, affecting the stability and security of applications like Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey.

What to do

An attacker could potentially crash the application, leading to a denial of service, or, in a worst-case scenario, execute arbitrary code on your machine. This could result in significant disruptions to your browsing experience, leaving you vulnerable to further attacks. Update your browser to the latest version to ensure these vulnerabilities are patched. If you're still using older versions (prior to Firefox 3.6.26, Thunderbird 3.1.18, or SeaMonkey 2.7), it's crucial to upgrade immediately to minimize risks. You've got this! By staying updated, you’re taking a huge step towards becoming a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04539 · 91.5th percentile
Published
2012-02-01T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 FEB 16:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox before 3.6.26 and 4.x through 9.0, Thunderbird before 3.1.18 and 5.0 through 9.0…
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