CVE-2022-46880: Use After Free
First published: Tue Sep 20 2022(Updated: )
A missing check related to tex units could have led to a use-after-free and potentially exploitable crash.
Credit: security@mozilla.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <105 | 105 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <102.6 | 102.6 |
| <102.6 | 102.6 | |
| <102.6 | 102.6 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <105.0 | |
| Mozilla Firefox ESR | <102.6 | |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | <102.6 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1749292
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-53/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-40/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-52/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-06
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-13
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-40/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-52/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-53/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-46880?
The severity of CVE-2022-46880 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.
Which products are affected by CVE-2022-46880?
CVE-2022-46880 affects Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Firefox, and Mozilla Firefox ESR.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2022-46880?
CVE-2022-46880 could lead to a use-after-free vulnerability, potentially causing a crash and exploitation.
What is the remedy for CVE-2022-46880?
The remedy for CVE-2022-46880 is to update to the fixed versions of Mozilla Thunderbird 102.6, Mozilla Firefox 105, or Mozilla Firefox ESR 102.6.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-46880?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-46880 in the Mozilla Security Advisory MFSA2022-53 and MFSA2022-40.
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