CVE-2022-40957: Medium severity thunderbird vulnerability

Published Sep 20, 2022
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Updated

Inconsistent data in instruction and data cache when creating wasm code could lead to a potentially exploitable crash.<br>This bug only affects Firefox on ARM64 platforms.. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 102.3, Thunderbird < 102.3, and Firefox < 105.

Other sources

Inconsistent data in instruction and data cache when creating wasm code could lead to a potentially exploitable crash.This bug only affects Firefox on ARM64 platforms.

Mozilla

Inconsistent data in instruction and data cache when creating wasm code could lead to a potentially exploitable crash.This bug only affects Thunderbird on ARM64 platforms.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.3
102.3
Mozilla Firefox<105.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.3
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.3
Mozilla Firefox<105
105
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.3
102.3

Event History

Sep 20, 2022
CVE Published
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-40957?

CVE-2022-40957 is a vulnerability that affects Firefox ESR < 102.3, Thunderbird < 102.3, and Firefox < 105, which can lead to a potentially exploitable crash due to inconsistent data in instruction and data cache when creating wasm code.

2

Which platforms are affected by CVE-2022-40957?

Only Firefox on ARM64 platforms is affected by CVE-2022-40957.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2022-40957?

CVE-2022-40957 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-40957?

To fix CVE-2022-40957, update your Firefox ESR to version 102.3 or later, Thunderbird to version 102.3 or later, or Firefox to version 105 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-40957?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-40957 on the Mozilla Bugzilla page and the Mozilla Security Advisories page.

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