First published: Tue Sep 20 2022(Updated: )
During startup, a graphics driver with an unexpected name could lead to a stack-buffer overflow causing a potentially exploitable crash.<br>*This issue only affects Firefox for Android. Other operating systems are not affected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 105.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Mozilla Firefox | <105 | 105 |
<105 | 105 | |
Mozilla Firefox | <105.0 | |
Google Android |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2022-40961 is a vulnerability in Firefox for Android that could lead to a stack-buffer overflow during startup.
Only Firefox for Android is affected by CVE-2022-40961.
CVE-2022-40961 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
To fix the CVE-2022-40961 vulnerability, update Firefox for Android to version 105 or later.
You can find more information about CVE-2022-40961 on the Mozilla website.