CVE-2022-45406: Use After Free
If an out-of-memory condition occurred when creating a JavaScript global, a JavaScript realm may be deleted while references to it lived on in a BaseShape. This could lead to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.5 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 102.5 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 107 - Upgrade
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alpine/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.5.0-r0 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.5.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:102.5.0-1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 159.0.1-1 - Upgrade
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debian/firefox-esrto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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debian/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1 - Upgrade
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redhat/thunderbirdto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.5 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.5
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2022-45403
- CVE-2022-45404
- CVE-2022-45405
- CVE-2022-45406
- CVE-2022-45408
- CVE-2022-45409
- CVE-2022-45410
- CVE-2022-45411
- CVE-2022-45412
- CVE-2022-45416
- CVE-2022-45418
- CVE-2022-45420
- CVE-2022-45421
- CVE-2022-45407
- CVE-2022-45413
- CVE-2022-40674
- CVE-2022-45415
- CVE-2022-45417
- CVE-2022-46882
- CVE-2022-45419
- CVE-2022-46883
- DLA-3196-1
- DLA-3199-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-45406?
The severity of CVE-2022-45406 is high with a severity value of 7.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-45406?
The software products affected by CVE-2022-45406 are Mozilla Thunderbird (up to version 102.5), Mozilla Firefox ESR (up to version 102.5), and Mozilla Firefox (up to version 107).
How can CVE-2022-45406 be exploited?
CVE-2022-45406 can be exploited through a use-after-free vulnerability caused by a deleted JavaScript realm in a BaseShape object.
What is the remedy for CVE-2022-45406?
The recommended remedy for CVE-2022-45406 is to update Mozilla Thunderbird to version 102.5, Mozilla Firefox ESR to version 102.5, and Mozilla Firefox to version 107.
Are there any references for CVE-2022-45406?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-45406 at the following links: [Mozilla Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1791975), [Mozilla Security Advisory MFSAs](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-49/), and [Mozilla Security Advisory MFSAs](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-48/).