CVE-2022-22737: Race Condition
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
Remediation
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Firefox ESRto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 91.5 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 91.5 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 96 - Upgrade
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alpine/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 97.0-r0 - Upgrade
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alpine/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 91.5.0-r0 - Upgrade
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alpine/librewolfto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 97.0-r0 - Upgrade
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alpine/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 91.5.0-r0 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 91.5.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:91.5.0-1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 159.0.1-1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1
Event History
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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.