CVE-2012-1976: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the nsHTMLSelectElement::SubmitNamesValues 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-2012-1976?
CVE-2012-1976 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1976?
To remediate CVE-2012-1976, upgrade affected applications to the latest versions available, specifically Firefox, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, and their respective ESR versions.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2012-1976?
CVE-2012-1976 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 15.0, Thunderbird before 15.0, and SeaMonkey versions before 2.12, among others.
Can CVE-2012-1976 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1976 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2012-1976?
CVE-2012-1976 impacts multiple platforms including various versions of Linux distributions such as openSUSE and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.