CVE-2012-3957: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 29, 2012
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the nsBlockFrame::MarkLineDirty 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 via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

25 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<15.0
Mozilla Firefox>=10.0<10.0.7
Mozilla SeaMonkey<2.12
Mozilla Thunderbird<15.0
Mozilla Thunderbird ESR>=10.0<10.0.7
openSUSE openSUSE=12.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=11-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Vmware=11-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11-sp2
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=6.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=6.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Mozilla Firefox ESR>=10.0<10.0.7

Event History

Aug 29, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3957?

CVE-2012-3957 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-3957?

To fix CVE-2012-3957, update your Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to the latest version that is not susceptible to this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3957?

CVE-2012-3957 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 15.0, Thunderbird prior to 15.0, and specific versions of SeaMonkey and Firefox ESR.

4

What are the possible impacts of CVE-2012-3957?

The vulnerability could lead to potential remote code execution, compromising the security of the affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2012-3957 exploited in the wild?

Yes, CVE-2012-3957 has been reported to be exploited in the wild, making immediate patching crucial.

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