CVE-2012-3984
UnknownEPSS 2.25%
Last modified
CVE-2012-3984 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 16.0, Thunderbird before 16.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.13 do not properly handle navigation away from a web page that has a SELECT element's menu active, which allows remote attackers to spoof page content via vectors involving absolute positioning and scrolling.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mozilla Firefox before 16.0, Thunderbird before 16.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.13 do not properly handle navigation away from a web page that has a SELECT element's menu active, which allows remote attackers to spoof page content via vectors involving absolute positioning and scrolling.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 16.0 | — |
| Mozilla | Seamonkey | < 2.13 | — |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 16.0 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.10 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 | Sp4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 | Sp4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50856Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50892Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50904Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50935Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50984Broken Link
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1611-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=575294Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50856Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50892Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50904Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50935Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50984Broken Link
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1611-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=575294Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-3984?
Mozilla Firefox before 16.0, Thunderbird before 16.0, and SeaMonkey before 2.13 do not properly handle navigation away from a web page that has a SELECT element's menu active, which allows remote attackers to spoof page content via vectors involving absolute positioning and scrolling.
How severe is CVE-2012-3984?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3984 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3984?
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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