CVE-2022-46880: Use After Free

Published Sep 20, 2022
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Updated

A missing check related to tex units could have led to a use-after-free and potentially exploitable crash.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.6
102.6
Mozilla Firefox<105.0
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.6
Mozilla Thunderbird<102.6
Mozilla Firefox<105
105
Mozilla Firefox ESR<102.6
102.6

Event History

Sep 20, 2022
CVE Published
via Mozilla·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 the severity of CVE-2022-46880?

The severity of CVE-2022-46880 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-46880?

CVE-2022-46880 affects Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Firefox, and Mozilla Firefox ESR.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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