CVE-2022-26385: Use After Free
First published: Tue Mar 08 2022(Updated: )
In unusual circumstances, an individual thread may outlive the thread's manager during shutdown. This could have led to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Firefox | <98 | 98 |
| Firefox | <98.0 | |
| <98.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-26385?
CVE-2022-26385 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to a potential crash.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26385?
To mitigate CVE-2022-26385, users should update Mozilla Firefox to version 98 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-26385?
CVE-2022-26385 is a use-after-free vulnerability related to thread management during shutdown.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2022-26385?
CVE-2022-26385 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to and including 98.
Can CVE-2022-26385 be exploited remotely?
While CVE-2022-26385 may lead to a crash, exploitation for remote code execution is not confirmed.
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