CVE-2022-22737: Race Condition
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird | <91.5 | 91.5 |
| Firefox | <96.0 | |
| Firefox ESR | <91.5 | |
| Thunderbird | <91.5 | |
| Firefox | <96 | 96 |
| Firefox ESR | <91.5 | 91.5 |
| <96.0 | ||
| <91.5 | ||
| <91.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1745874
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-02/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-03/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-01/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-02/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-03/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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