CVE-2022-22739: Medium severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2022
·
Updated

Malicious websites could have tricked users into accepting launching a program to handle an external URL protocol.

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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-22739?

CVE-2022-22739 is a vulnerability where malicious websites could trick users into launching a program to handle an external URL protocol.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-22739?

CVE-2022-22739 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR version up to 91.5, Mozilla Firefox version up to 96, and Mozilla Thunderbird version up to 91.5.

3

How severe is CVE-2022-22739?

CVE-2022-22739 is classified as a low severity vulnerability.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-22739?

To fix CVE-2022-22739, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Mozilla Firefox ESR, Mozilla Firefox, or Mozilla Thunderbird.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22739?

More information about CVE-2022-22739 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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