CVE-2022-22737: Race Condition

Published Jan 11, 2022
·
Updated

Constructing audio sinks could have lead to a race condition when playing audio files and closing windows. This could have lead to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<91.5
91.5
Mozilla Firefox<96.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<91.5
Mozilla Thunderbird<91.5
Mozilla Firefox<96
96
Mozilla Firefox ESR<91.5
91.5

Event History

Jan 11, 2022
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Dec 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22737?

CVE-2022-22737 is classified as potentially exploitable due to a race condition that can lead to a use-after-free situation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-22737?

To fix CVE-2022-22737, upgrade to Mozilla Firefox ESR version 91.5, Firefox version 96, or Thunderbird version 91.5.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22737?

CVE-2022-22737 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR versions prior to 91.5, Firefox versions prior to 96, and Thunderbird versions prior to 91.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-22737?

CVE-2022-22737 is a use-after-free vulnerability triggered by race conditions when handling audio sinks.

5

Can CVE-2022-22737 cause crashes?

Yes, CVE-2022-22737 can lead to crashes due to the use-after-free condition that may be triggered during audio playback.

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