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Advisory Published
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CVE-2012-1950

First published: Wed Jul 18 2012(Updated: )

The drag-and-drop implementation in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 13.0 and Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.6 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar by canceling a page load.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox=4.0
Firefox=4.0-beta1
Firefox=4.0-beta10
Firefox=4.0-beta11
Firefox=4.0-beta12
Firefox=4.0-beta2
Firefox=4.0-beta3
Firefox=4.0-beta4
Firefox=4.0-beta5
Firefox=4.0-beta6
Firefox=4.0-beta7
Firefox=4.0-beta8
Firefox=4.0-beta9
Firefox=4.0.1
Firefox=5.0
Firefox=5.0.1
Firefox=6.0
Firefox=6.0.1
Firefox=6.0.2
Firefox=7.0
Firefox=7.0.1
Firefox=8.0
Firefox=8.0.1
Firefox=9.0
Firefox=9.0.1
Firefox=11.0
Firefox=12.0
Firefox=12.0-beta6
Firefox=13.0
Firefox=10.0
Firefox=10.0.1
Firefox=10.0.2
Firefox=10.0.3
Firefox=10.0.4
Firefox=10.0.5
Firefox ESR=10.0
Firefox ESR=10.0.1
Firefox ESR=10.0.2
Firefox ESR=10.0.3
Firefox ESR=10.0.4
Firefox ESR=10.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1950?

    CVE-2012-1950 has a medium severity level as it allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1950?

    To fix CVE-2012-1950, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 10.0.6 or later, or use an updated version of Firefox ESR.

  • What versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2012-1950?

    CVE-2012-1950 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 4.x through 13.0 and Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.6.

  • Can CVE-2012-1950 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-1950 can be exploited remotely to spoof the address bar during a page load.

  • What impact does CVE-2012-1950 have on users?

    CVE-2012-1950 can mislead users by displaying a false URL in the address bar, potentially leading to phishing attacks.

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