CVE-2012-1942: High severity firefox vulnerability
The Mozilla Updater and Windows Updater Service in Mozilla Firefox 12.0, Thunderbird 12.0, and SeaMonkey 2.9 on Windows allow local users to gain privileges by loading a DLL file in a privileged context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1942?
The severity of CVE-2012-1942 is typically considered to be high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1942?
To fix CVE-2012-1942, users should update Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to the latest versions available.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-1942?
CVE-2012-1942 affects local users on Windows operating systems running Mozilla Firefox 12.0, Thunderbird 12.0, and SeaMonkey 2.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1942?
CVE-2012-1942 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows users to load a DLL file in a privileged context.
Can CVE-2012-1942 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-1942 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.