CVE-2022-0843
First published: Tue Mar 08 2022(Updated: )
Mozilla developers Kershaw Chang, Ryan VanderMeulen, and Randell Jesup reported memory safety bugs present in Firefox 97. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <98 | 98 |
| Firefox | <97.0 | |
| <97.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0843?
CVE-2022-0843 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential memory corruption that could be exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0843?
To fix CVE-2022-0843, update Mozilla Firefox to version 98 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-0843?
CVE-2022-0843 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 98.
What can be the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2022-0843?
Exploiting CVE-2022-0843 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected system.
Who reported CVE-2022-0843?
CVE-2022-0843 was reported by Mozilla developers Kershaw Chang, Ryan VanderMeulen, and Randell Jesup.
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