Vulnerability Description
The Mozilla Updater and Windows Updater Service in Mozilla Firefox 12.0, Thunderbird 12.0, and SeaMonkey 2.9 on Windows allow local users to gain privileges by loading a DLL file in a privileged context.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 12.0 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.9 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 12.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00012.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-35.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-45.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=748764
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00012.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-35.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2013/mfsa2013-45.html
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=748764
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1942?
CVE-2012-1942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Mozilla Updater and Windows Updater Service in Mozilla Firefox 12.0, Thunderbird 12.0, and SeaMonkey 2.9 on Windows allow local users to gain privileges by loading a DLL file in a privileged conte...
How severe is CVE-2012-1942?
CVE-2012-1942 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Windows.