CVE-2012-1972: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the nsHTMLEditor::CollapseAdjacentTextNodes function in Mozilla Firefox before 15.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.7, Thunderbird before 15.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.7, and SeaMonkey before 2.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1972?
CVE-2012-1972 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1972?
To fix CVE-2012-1972, update affected software to versions 15.0 or later for Firefox and Thunderbird, and 2.12 or later for SeaMonkey.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-1972?
CVE-2012-1972 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 15.0, Thunderbird versions before 15.0, and SeaMonkey versions before 2.12.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1972?
CVE-2012-1972 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.
Who can exploit CVE-2012-1972?
CVE-2012-1972 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute malicious code on vulnerable systems.