CVE-2012-1942
First published: Tue Jun 05 2012(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | =12.0 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | =2.9 | |
| Thunderbird | =12.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00012.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-35.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-45.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=748764
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16951
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.
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