CVE-2012-0450
UnknownEPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2012-0450 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 9.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.7 on Linux and Mac OS X set weak permissions for Firefox Recovery Key.html, which might allow local users to read a Firefox Sync key via standard filesystem operations.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 9.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.7 on Linux and Mac OS X set weak permissions for Firefox Recovery Key.html, which might allow local users to read a Firefox Sync key via standard filesystem operations.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | 4.0 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 4.0.1 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 5.0 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 5.0.1 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 6.0 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 6.0.1 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 6.0.2 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 7.0 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 8.0 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 8.0.1 | — |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 9.0 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | <= 2.7 | Beta5 |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0 | Alpha |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0.1 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0.2 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0.3 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0.4 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0.5 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0.6 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0.7 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0.8 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.0.9 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.1 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.2 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.3 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.4 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.5 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.6 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.7 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.8 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.9 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.10 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.11 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.12 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.13 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.14 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.15 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.16 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.17 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.18 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 1.1.19 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0.1 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0.2 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0.3 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0.4 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0.5 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0.6 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | 2.0.7 | — |
Showing 50 of 69 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0450?
Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 9.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.7 on Linux and Mac OS X set weak permissions for Firefox Recovery Key.html, which might allow local users to read a Firefox Sync key via standard filesystem operations.
How severe is CVE-2012-0450?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0450 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0450?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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