CVE-2022-0566
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2022-0566 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. It may be possible for an attacker to craft an email message that causes Thunderbird to perform an out-of-bounds write of one byte when processing the message. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.6.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It may be possible for an attacker to craft an email message that causes Thunderbird to perform an out-of-bounds write of one byte when processing the message. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.6.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 91.6.1 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1753094Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-07/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1753094Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-07/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0566?
It may be possible for an attacker to craft an email message that causes Thunderbird to perform an out-of-bounds write of one byte when processing the message. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.6.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-0566?
CVE-2022-0566 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0566?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-0566?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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