high
7.5
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-5836: Code Injection

First published: Wed Nov 21 2012(Updated: )

Mozilla Firefox before 17.0, Thunderbird before 17.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.14 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving the setting of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) properties in conjunction with SVG text.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<17.0
Mozilla SeaMonkey<2.14
Mozilla Thunderbird<17.0
openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE=12.1
openSUSE=12.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=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
Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Ubuntu Linux=11.10
Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Ubuntu Linux=12.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5836?

    CVE-2012-5836 has a high severity rating as it allows remote code execution or denial of service through manipulated CSS properties in SVG text.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5836?

    To fix CVE-2012-5836, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox version 17.0 or later, Thunderbird version 17.0 or later, or SeaMonkey version 2.14 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2012-5836?

    CVE-2012-5836 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 17.0, Thunderbird versions prior to 17.0, SeaMonkey versions prior to 2.14, and certain versions of openSUSE and Ubuntu.

  • Can CVE-2012-5836 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2012-5836 can potentially lead to data breaches since it allows for arbitrary code execution by attackers.

  • What should I do if I cannot update due to compatibility issues with CVE-2012-5836?

    If unable to update due to compatibility issues, consider implementing additional security measures such as using a different browser or disabling JavaScript.

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