RHSA-2022:7024: Important: firefox security update
First published: Tue Oct 18 2022(Updated: )
Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser, designed for standards compliance, performance, and portability.<br>This update upgrades Firefox to version 102.3.0 ESR.<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/firefox | <102.3.0-7.el8_6 | 102.3.0-7.el8_6 |
| redhat/firefox | <102.3.0-7.el8_6 | 102.3.0-7.el8_6 |
| redhat/firefox-debuginfo | <102.3.0-7.el8_6 | 102.3.0-7.el8_6 |
| redhat/firefox-debugsource | <102.3.0-7.el8_6 | 102.3.0-7.el8_6 |
| redhat/firefox-debuginfo | <102.3.0-7.el8_6 | 102.3.0-7.el8_6 |
| redhat/firefox-debugsource | <102.3.0-7.el8_6 | 102.3.0-7.el8_6 |
| redhat/firefox | <102.3.0-7.el8_6 | 102.3.0-7.el8_6 |
| redhat/firefox-debuginfo | <102.3.0-7.el8_6 | 102.3.0-7.el8_6 |
| redhat/firefox-debugsource | <102.3.0-7.el8_6 | 102.3.0-7.el8_6 |
| redhat/firefox | <102.3.0-7.el8_6.aa | 102.3.0-7.el8_6.aa |
| redhat/firefox-debuginfo | <102.3.0-7.el8_6.aa | 102.3.0-7.el8_6.aa |
| redhat/firefox-debugsource | <102.3.0-7.el8_6.aa | 102.3.0-7.el8_6.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:7024?
The severity of RHSA-2022:7024 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7024?
To fix RHSA-2022:7024, update Firefox to version 102.3.0 ESR or higher.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2022:7024?
RHSA-2022:7024 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the doContent function in xmlparse.c, identified as CVE-2022-40674.
Which versions of Firefox are affected by RHSA-2022:7024?
Firefox versions prior to 102.3.0 ESR are affected by RHSA-2022:7024.
Is there a workaround for the issue in RHSA-2022:7024?
No specific workaround is recommended; applying the update to Firefox is the best course of action.
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