CVE-2012-3994: XSS
Mozilla Firefox before 16.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.8, Thunderbird before 16.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.8, and SeaMonkey before 2.13 allow remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a binary plugin that uses Object.defineProperty to shadow the top object, and leverages the relationship between top.location and the location property.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3994?
CVE-2012-3994 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3994?
To fix CVE-2012-3994, upgrade to Firefox 16.0 or later, Thunderbird 16.0 or later, or their respective ESR versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3994?
CVE-2012-3994 affects Firefox versions before 16.0, Thunderbird versions before 16.0, and SeaMonkey versions before 2.13.
Can CVE-2012-3994 affect users on older operating systems?
Yes, users running affected versions of browsers on older operating systems like SUSE or Ubuntu are vulnerable to CVE-2012-3994.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3994 until I can update?
The best workaround is to disable any outdated plugins and avoid using the affected versions of browsers until an update is applied.