Vulnerability Description
The DOMParser component in Mozilla Firefox before 15.0, Thunderbird before 15.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.12 loads subresources during parsing of text/html data within an extension, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by providing crafted data to privileged extension code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 14.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | <= 14.0 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00028.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00014.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-68.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55311
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1548-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1548-2
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=770684
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00028.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00014.html
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-68.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55311
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1548-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3975?
CVE-2012-3975 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The DOMParser component in Mozilla Firefox before 15.0, Thunderbird before 15.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.12 loads subresources during parsing of text/html data within an extension, which allows remote ...
How severe is CVE-2012-3975?
CVE-2012-3975 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3975?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Seamonkey.