CVE-2012-1949

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 13.0, Thunderbird 5.0 through 13.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.11 allow…

published July 18, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An elusive memory corruption issue lurks in Firefox and related browsers. Attackers can make your browser crash or even execute arbitrary code, leaving you vulnerable! 🔥 Think of it like an unexpected pothole on a smooth highway. One small crack can cause a massive crash, and you’ll be stuck waiting for a tow truck while your ride is out of commission. This vulnerability could lead to application crashes, denying you access to your favorite online content. In the worst-case scenario, it could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, leading to potential system compromise and a disastrous experience.

Put simply

Think of it like an unexpected pothole on a smooth highway. One small crack can cause a massive crash, and you’ll be stuck waiting for a tow truck while your ride is out of commission. The browser engine in Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey has multiple unspecified vulnerabilities that enable remote attackers to cause memory corruption and application crashes, with the potential for arbitrary code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to application crashes, denying you access to your favorite online content. In the worst-case scenario, it could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, leading to potential system compromise and a disastrous experience. Update to the latest versions of Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey to ensure that you have the necessary patches. Always keep your browser updated to mitigate such risks in the future! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated for a safer browsing experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04843 · 91.9th percentile
Published
2012-07-18T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 JUL 10:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the browser engine in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 13.0, Thunderbird 5.0 through 13.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.11 allow…
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