Privilege escalation vulnerability in browser engine in Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird and SeaMonkey via a javascript: URL - MFSA 2012-16 (Mac OS X)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:4936 | Date: (C)2012-03-30 (M)2023-11-19 |
Class: PATCH | Family: macos |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Mozilla advisory, MFSA2012-16. The update is required to fix a privilege escalation vulnerability. A flaw is present in the applications, which fail to properly restrict setting the home page through the dragging of a URL to the home button. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Platform: |
Apple Mac OS 14 |
Apple Mac OS 13 |
Apple Mac OS 12 |
Apple Mac OS 11 |
Apple Mac OS X 10.15 |
Apple Mac OS X 10.14 |
Apple Mac OS X 10.13 |
Apple Mac OS X 10.11 |
Apple Mac OS X 10.12 |
Product: |
Mozilla Firefox |
Mozilla SeaMonkey |
Mozilla Thunderbird |