CVE-2022-26385
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26385 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In unusual circumstances, an individual thread may outlive the thread's manager during shutdown. This could have led to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In unusual circumstances, an individual thread may outlive the thread's manager during shutdown. This could have led to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 98.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 98.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1747526Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-10/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1747526Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-10/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26385?
In unusual circumstances, an individual thread may outlive the thread's manager during shutdown. This could have led to a use-after-free causing a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 98.
How severe is CVE-2022-26385?
CVE-2022-26385 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26385?
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-2022-26385?
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