CVE-2012-4181: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the nsSMILAnimationController::DoSample function in 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 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-2012-4181?
CVE-2012-4181 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4181?
To fix CVE-2012-4181, update affected software such as Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to their latest versions.
What versions are affected by CVE-2012-4181?
Affected versions include Firefox before 16.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.8, Thunderbird before 16.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.13.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-4181?
CVE-2012-4181 can be exploited through crafted web content that leads to remote code execution or crashes.
Is CVE-2012-4181 related to specific operating systems?
CVE-2012-4181 can affect applications running on various operating systems, including specific versions of Ubuntu and Red Hat.