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CVE-2022-42929

First published: Tue Oct 18 2022(Updated: )

If a website called `window.print()` in a particular way, it could cause a denial of service of the browser, which may persist beyond browser restart depending on the user's session restore settings. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 106, Firefox ESR < 102.4, and Thunderbird < 102.4.

Credit: security@mozilla.org security@mozilla.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla Firefox<106
106
<106
106
<102.4
102.4
<102.4
102.4
Mozilla Firefox<106.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.4
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-42929.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-42929?

    The severity of CVE-2022-42929 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

  • Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-42929?

    The software products affected by CVE-2022-42929 are Mozilla Firefox versions up to 106, Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to 102.4, and Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to 102.4.

  • How can the denial of service issue caused by CVE-2022-42929 be fixed?

    To fix the denial of service issue caused by CVE-2022-42929, users should update their affected software products to the latest version provided by Mozilla.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42929?

    More information about CVE-2022-42929 can be found at the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1789439), [Mozilla Security Advisories](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-44/)

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