CVE-2012-4191
First published: Fri Oct 12 2012(Updated: )
The mozilla::net::FailDelayManager::Lookup function in the WebSockets implementation in Mozilla Firefox before 16.0.1, Thunderbird before 16.0.1, and SeaMonkey before 2.13.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <16.0.1 | |
| Mozilla SeaMonkey | <2.13.1 | |
| Thunderbird | <16.0.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/86125
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50904
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50929
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50984
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-88.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027653
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1608-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1611-1
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=798045
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79209
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16719
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4191?
CVE-2012-4191 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service or memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4191?
To fix CVE-2012-4191, update Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to version 16.0.1 or later.
What applications are affected by CVE-2012-4191?
CVE-2012-4191 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 16.0.1, Thunderbird versions prior to 16.0.1, and SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.13.1.
Can CVE-2012-4191 lead to code execution?
Yes, CVE-2012-4191 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2012-4191?
CVE-2012-4191 impacts Ubuntu Linux versions 10.04, 11.04, 11.10, and 12.04.
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