CVE-2012-4204: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 21, 2012
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Updated

The strunescape 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.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Mozilla Firefox<17.0
Mozilla SeaMonkey<2.14
Mozilla Thunderbird<17.0
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1
openSUSE 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 Vmware=11-sp2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11-sp2
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.10

Event History

Nov 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4204?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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