CVE-2012-1943
First published: Tue Jun 05 2012(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Updater.exe in the Windows Updater Service in Mozilla Firefox 12.0, Thunderbird 12.0, and SeaMonkey 2.9 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wsock32.dll file in an application directory.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1943?
CVE-2012-1943 is classified as a high severity vulnerability allowing local users to gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1943?
To fix CVE-2012-1943, upgrade to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1943?
CVE-2012-1943 affects Firefox 12.0, Thunderbird 12.0, and SeaMonkey 2.9.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1943?
CVE-2012-1943 is an untrusted search path vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-1943 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-1943 requires local access to exploit, thus it cannot be triggered remotely.
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