RHSA-2022:7019: Important: firefox security update
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_1 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_1 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_1 - Upgrade
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firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_1 - Upgrade
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firefox-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_1 - Upgrade
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firefox-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:7019?
RHSA-2022:7019 has been classified with an important severity level.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7019?
To fix RHSA-2022:7019, upgrade Firefox to version 102.3.0-7.el8_1 or later.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2022:7019 address?
RHSA-2022:7019 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the doContent function within xmlparse.c (CVE-2022-40674).
Which versions of Firefox are affected by RHSA-2022:7019?
RHSA-2022:7019 affects Firefox versions prior to 102.3.0-7.el8_1.
Is there a specific package I need to update for RHSA-2022:7019?
You need to update the Firefox package, specifically to version 102.3.0-7.el8_1.