CVE-2022-42929: Medium severity thunderbird vulnerability
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.
Other sources
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.
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
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/)