CVE-2012-3960: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the mozSpellChecker::SetCurrentDictionary 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-2012-3960?
CVE-2012-3960 has a medium severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3960?
To fix CVE-2012-3960, upgrade Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to the latest version, or to at least version 15.0 or 10.0.7 for ESR versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3960?
CVE-2012-3960 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 15.0, Thunderbird versions before 15.0, and SeaMonkey versions before 2.12, as well as specific ESR versions.
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2012-3960?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2012-3960 to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Is CVE-2012-3960 applicable to Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2012-3960 can affect Linux distributions that use Mozilla applications, including Ubuntu and SUSE.