CVE-2012-3987
UnknownEPSS 1.45%
Last modified
CVE-2012-3987 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 16.0 on Android assigns chrome privileges to Reader Mode pages, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mozilla Firefox before 16.0 on Android assigns chrome privileges to Reader Mode pages, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted web site.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | <= 15.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.4 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.6.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.7.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.9.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.10 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 0.10.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.4 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.0.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.4.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.4 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.9 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.10 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.11 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.0.12 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.1 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.3 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.4 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.5 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.6 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.7 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.5.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 1.8 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | 2.0 |
Showing 50 of 149 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-3987?
Mozilla Firefox before 16.0 on Android assigns chrome privileges to Reader Mode pages, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2012-3987?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3987 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3987?
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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