RHSA-2022:6998: Important: thunderbird security update
First published: Tue Oct 18 2022(Updated: )
Mozilla Thunderbird is a standalone mail and newsgroup client.<br>This update upgrades Thunderbird to version 102.3.0.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> expat: a use-after-free in the doContent function in xmlparse.c (CVE-2022-40674)</li> 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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/thunderbird | <102.3.0-4.el7_9 | 102.3.0-4.el7_9 |
| redhat/thunderbird | <102.3.0-4.el7_9 | 102.3.0-4.el7_9 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debuginfo | <102.3.0-4.el7_9 | 102.3.0-4.el7_9 |
| redhat/thunderbird | <102.3.0-4.el7_9 | 102.3.0-4.el7_9 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debuginfo | <102.3.0-4.el7_9 | 102.3.0-4.el7_9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6998?
The severity of RHSA-2022:6998 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:6998?
To fix RHSA-2022:6998, upgrade Thunderbird to version 102.3.0-4.el7_9.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:6998?
RHSA-2022:6998 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the doContent function in xmlparse.c (CVE-2022-40674).
Which versions of Thunderbird are affected by RHSA-2022:6998?
Versions of Thunderbird prior to 102.3.0-4.el7_9 are affected by RHSA-2022:6998.
Is there a debuginfo package for RHSA-2022:6998?
Yes, there is a thunderbird-debuginfo package that needs to be upgraded to version 102.3.0-4.el7_9.
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