critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4204: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 21 2012(Updated: )

The str_unescape function in the JavaScript engine in Mozilla Firefox before 17.0, Thunderbird before 17.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Firefox<17.0
Mozilla SeaMonkey<2.14
Thunderbird<17.0
openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE=12.1
openSUSE=12.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=11-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11-sp2
Ubuntu=10.04
Ubuntu=11.10
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=12.10

Remedy

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=778603

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4204?

    CVE-2012-4204 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4204?

    To fix CVE-2012-4204, update your Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or SeaMonkey to the latest version.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4204?

    CVE-2012-4204 affects Firefox versions before 17.0, Thunderbird versions before 17.0, and SeaMonkey versions before 2.14.

  • Can CVE-2012-4204 compromise my system?

    Yes, CVE-2012-4204 can compromise your system by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.

  • What software platforms are impacted by CVE-2012-4204?

    CVE-2012-4204 impacts several platforms including Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, and specific versions of openSUSE and Ubuntu Linux.

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