CVE-2012-1967: Critical severity firefox vulnerability
Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 13.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.6, Thunderbird 5.0 through 13.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.6, and SeaMonkey before 2.11 do not properly implement the JavaScript sandbox utility, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code with improper privileges via a javascript: URL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1967?
CVE-2012-1967 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1967?
To fix CVE-2012-1967, update affected software, including Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey, to the latest version.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2012-1967?
CVE-2012-1967 affects Mozilla Firefox versions 4.x through 13.0, Thunderbird versions 5.0 through 13.0, and earlier versions of SeaMonkey.
Can CVE-2012-1967 be exploited through a website?
Yes, CVE-2012-1967 can be exploited by visiting a malicious website that executes harmful JavaScript code.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-1967?
Yes, patches are included in newer versions of the affected applications, which users should install immediately.