How severe is CVE-2012-0473?

CVE-2012-0473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0473?

CVE-2012-0473 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 162 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0473?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0473 published?

CVE-2012-0473 was published on 2012-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0473

CVE-2012-0473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox
Published: 2012-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The WebGLBuffer::FindMaxUshortElement function in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 11.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, Thunderbird 5.0 through 11.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.9 calls the FindMaxElementInSubArray function with incorrect template arguments, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from video memory via a crafted WebGL.drawElements call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0473?: The WebGLBuffer::FindMaxUshortElement function in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 11.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, Thunderbird 5.0 through 11.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.9 calls the FindMaxElementInSubArray function with incorrect template arguments, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from video memory via a crafted WebGL.drawElements call.
How severe is CVE-2012-0473?: CVE-2012-0473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0473?: CVE-2012-0473 primarily affects Mozilla Firefox. In total, 162 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0473 published?: CVE-2012-0473 was published on 2012-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (162)

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cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:4.0:beta8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:4.0:beta9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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