RHSA-2022:7021: 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.el8_1 | 102.3.0-4.el8_1 |
| redhat/thunderbird | <102.3.0-4.el8_1 | 102.3.0-4.el8_1 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debuginfo | <102.3.0-4.el8_1 | 102.3.0-4.el8_1 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debugsource | <102.3.0-4.el8_1 | 102.3.0-4.el8_1 |
| redhat/thunderbird | <102.3.0-4.el8_1 | 102.3.0-4.el8_1 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debuginfo | <102.3.0-4.el8_1 | 102.3.0-4.el8_1 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debugsource | <102.3.0-4.el8_1 | 102.3.0-4.el8_1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:7021?
RHSA-2022:7021 has been classified as an important security issue.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7021?
To fix RHSA-2022:7021, upgrade to Thunderbird version 102.3.0-4.el8_1.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2022:7021 address?
RHSA-2022:7021 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the expat library identified as CVE-2022-40674.
Which versions of Thunderbird are affected by RHSA-2022:7021?
RHSA-2022:7021 affects all versions of Thunderbird prior to 102.3.0-4.el8_1.
Is there a need to restart after applying the fix for RHSA-2022:7021?
Yes, it is recommended to restart Thunderbird after applying the fix for RHSA-2022:7021.
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