RHSA-2022:7023: 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_6 | 102.3.0-4.el8_6 |
| redhat/thunderbird | <102.3.0-4.el8_6 | 102.3.0-4.el8_6 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debuginfo | <102.3.0-4.el8_6 | 102.3.0-4.el8_6 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debugsource | <102.3.0-4.el8_6 | 102.3.0-4.el8_6 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debuginfo | <102.3.0-4.el8_6 | 102.3.0-4.el8_6 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debugsource | <102.3.0-4.el8_6 | 102.3.0-4.el8_6 |
| redhat/thunderbird | <102.3.0-4.el8_6 | 102.3.0-4.el8_6 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debuginfo | <102.3.0-4.el8_6 | 102.3.0-4.el8_6 |
| redhat/thunderbird-debugsource | <102.3.0-4.el8_6 | 102.3.0-4.el8_6 |
| redhat/thunderbird | <102.3.0-4.el8_6.aa | 102.3.0-4.el8_6.aa |
| redhat/thunderbird-debuginfo | <102.3.0-4.el8_6.aa | 102.3.0-4.el8_6.aa |
| redhat/thunderbird-debugsource | <102.3.0-4.el8_6.aa | 102.3.0-4.el8_6.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:7023?
The severity of RHSA-2022:7023 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7023?
To fix RHSA-2022:7023, upgrade Thunderbird to version 102.3.0-4.el8_6.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:7023?
RHSA-2022:7023 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in expat, specifically CVE-2022-40674.
What affected software is involved in RHSA-2022:7023?
Affected software in RHSA-2022:7023 includes Thunderbird, thunderbird-debuginfo, and thunderbird-debugsource packages.
Which versions of Thunderbird are impacted by RHSA-2022:7023?
Versions prior to 102.3.0-4.el8_6 of Thunderbird are impacted by RHSA-2022:7023.
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