CVE-2022-22742: Medium severity thunderbird vulnerability
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Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22742?
CVE-2022-22742 is classified as a potentially exploitable security vulnerability due to out-of-bounds memory access.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22742?
To fix CVE-2022-22742, users should update to versions of Firefox and Thunderbird later than those listed as affected.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-22742?
CVE-2022-22742 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-2022-22742?
CVE-2022-22742 is an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
Can CVE-2022-22742 be exploited remotely?
The exploitation potential of CVE-2022-22742 could lead to crashes but may also allow for remote code execution under certain conditions.