RHSA-2022:6997: Important: firefox security update

Published Oct 18, 2022
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Updated

Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser, designed for standards compliance, performance, and portability.This update upgrades Firefox to version 102.3.0 ESR.Security Fix(es): expat: a use-after-free in the doContent function in xmlparse.c (CVE-2022-40674) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/firefox<102.3.0-7.el7_9
102.3.0-7.el7_9
redhat/firefox<102.3.0-7.el7_9
102.3.0-7.el7_9
redhat/firefox-debuginfo<102.3.0-7.el7_9
102.3.0-7.el7_9
redhat/firefox-debuginfo<102.3.0-7.el7_9
102.3.0-7.el7_9
redhat/firefox<102.3.0-7.el7_9
102.3.0-7.el7_9
redhat/firefox-debuginfo<102.3.0-7.el7_9
102.3.0-7.el7_9

Remediation

Event History

Oct 18, 2022
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6997?

The severity of RHSA-2022:6997 is classified as important due to the use-after-free vulnerability.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:6997?

To fix RHSA-2022:6997, upgrade Firefox to version 102.3.0-7.el7_9 or later.

3

What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2022:6997?

RHSA-2022:6997 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the doContent function of xmlparse.c (CVE-2022-40674).

4

Which versions of Firefox are affected by RHSA-2022:6997?

RHSA-2022:6997 affects Firefox versions prior to 102.3.0-7.el7_9.

5

Where can I find more information about RHSA-2022:6997?

More information about RHSA-2022:6997 can be found in Red Hat's advisory documentation.

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