CVE-2013-1672: Medium severity firefox vulnerability
The Mozilla Maintenance Service in Mozilla Firefox before 21.0, Firefox ESR 17.x before 17.0.6, Thunderbird before 17.0.6, and Thunderbird ESR 17.x before 17.0.6 on Windows allows local users to bypass integrity verification and gain privileges via vectors involving junctions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1672?
The severity of CVE-2013-1672 is classified as moderate, impacting the integrity verification of the Mozilla Maintenance Service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1672?
To fix CVE-2013-1672, update your Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird, or Thunderbird ESR to version 21.0 or higher.
Which versions of Mozilla software are affected by CVE-2013-1672?
CVE-2013-1672 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 21.0, Firefox ESR 17.x versions before 17.0.6, and Thunderbird versions before 17.0.6.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-1672?
CVE-2013-1672 can be exploited by local users to bypass integrity verification and gain privileges through specific vectors involving junctions.
Is my operating system affected by CVE-2013-1672?
CVE-2013-1672 impacts applications on Microsoft Windows, but the operating system itself is not vulnerable.