CVE-2022-45407: Use After Free

Published Nov 15, 2022
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Updated

If an attacker loaded a font using <code>FontFace()</code> on a background worker, a use-after-free could have occurred, leading to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 107.

Other sources

If an attacker loaded a font using FontFace() on a background worker, a use-after-free could have occurred, leading to a potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<107
107
Mozilla Firefox<107.0

Event History

Nov 15, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-45407?

CVE-2022-45407 is a vulnerability that occurs when an attacker loads a font using FontFace() on a background worker, leading to a potentially exploitable crash in Firefox versions prior to 107.

2

How does CVE-2022-45407 affect Firefox?

CVE-2022-45407 affects Firefox versions prior to 107.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45407?

CVE-2022-45407 has a severity rating of 7 (high).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-45407?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-45407 by loading a font using FontFace() on a background worker.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-45407?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-45407 in the references provided: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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