CVE-2022-42931
First published: Tue Oct 18 2022(Updated: )
Logins saved by Firefox should be managed by the Password Manager component which uses encryption to save files on-disk. Instead, the username (not password) was saved by the Form Manager to an unencrypted file on disk.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | <106 | 106 |
| <106 | 106 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <106.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-42931?
CVE-2022-42931 is a vulnerability in Firefox where the Form Manager saved usernames to an unencrypted file on disk instead of using the Password Manager component for encryption.
How does CVE-2022-42931 affect Firefox?
CVE-2022-42931 affects Firefox versions prior to 106.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42931?
The severity of CVE-2022-42931 is low, with a severity value of 3.3.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42931?
To fix CVE-2022-42931, update Firefox to version 106.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-42931?
More information about CVE-2022-42931 can be found in the following references: [link1](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1780571), [link2](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-44/), [link3](https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-44/)
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