CVE-2012-4185: Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflow in the nsCharTraits::length 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-2012-4185?
CVE-2012-4185 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4185?
To fix CVE-2012-4185, update your affected software to the latest version available, specifically versions above 10.0.8 for Mozilla Firefox ESR and 16.0 for others.
Which software is affected by CVE-2012-4185?
CVE-2012-4185 affects several versions of Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, and SeaMonkey before specific release versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4185?
CVE-2012-4185 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized code execution.
Is CVE-2012-4185 targeted at specific operating systems?
CVE-2012-4185 affects applications running on various operating systems including Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.