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Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2022-31740

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Thunderbird<91.10
91.10
Firefox<101.0
Firefox ESR<91.10
Thunderbird<91.10
Firefox<101
101
Firefox ESR<91.10
91.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2022-31740?

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

  • 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.

  • 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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