RHSA-2022:7025: 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_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_4 - Upgrade
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redhat/firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/firefox-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/firefox-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0-7.el8_4.aa - Upgrade
Upgrade
Mozilla Firefoxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 102.3.0 ESR - Operational
After installing the Firefox update to 102.3.0 ESR, restart Firefox for the changes to take effect.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:7025?
The severity of RHSA-2022:7025 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7025?
To fix RHSA-2022:7025, you should upgrade Firefox to version 102.3.0-7.el8_4.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:7025?
RHSA-2022:7025 addresses a use-after-free vulnerability in the doContent function in xmlparse.c (CVE-2022-40674).
Which versions of Firefox are impacted by RHSA-2022:7025?
FireFox versions prior to 102.3.0-7.el8_4 are impacted by RHSA-2022:7025.
Is RHSA-2022:7025 related to any specific package?
Yes, RHSA-2022:7025 is specifically related to the Firefox package provided by Red Hat.