CVE-2012-3968: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the WebGL implementation 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 vectors related to deletion of a fragment shader by its accessor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3968?
CVE-2012-3968 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3968?
To fix CVE-2012-3968, you should update Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, or the respective ESR versions to the latest available releases.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3968?
CVE-2012-3968 affects versions of Mozilla Firefox before 15.0, Thunderbird before 15.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.12, among others.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-3968?
Exploitation of CVE-2012-3968 may lead to remote code execution, compromising the security of the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3968 if I cannot update?
Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2012-3968; updating is the recommended course of action.