CVE-2022-31740: Buffer Overflow

Published May 31, 2022
·
Updated

On arm64, WASM code could have resulted in incorrect assembly generation leading to a register allocation problem, and a potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<91.10
91.10
Mozilla Firefox<101.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<91.10
Mozilla Thunderbird<91.10
Mozilla Firefox<101
101
Mozilla Firefox ESR<91.10
91.10

Event History

May 31, 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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31740?

CVE-2022-31740 has a moderate severity rating as it could lead to a crash and potential exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-31740?

To fix CVE-2022-31740, update affected software such as Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, or Thunderbird to their latest versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-31740?

CVE-2022-31740 affects arm64 systems running specific versions of Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird.

4

Can CVE-2022-31740 lead to remote code execution?

CVE-2022-31740 does not explicitly mention remote code execution, but it could result in crashes that may be exploitable.

5

Is CVE-2022-31740 specific to certain versions of Firefox?

Yes, CVE-2022-31740 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 101 and Firefox ESR versions prior to 91.10.

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