CVE-2022-28287
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2022-28287 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In unusual circumstances, selecting text could cause text selection caching to behave incorrectly, leading to a crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 99.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In unusual circumstances, selecting text could cause text selection caching to behave incorrectly, leading to a crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 99.
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 | < 99.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1741515Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-13/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1741515Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-13/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28287?
In unusual circumstances, selecting text could cause text selection caching to behave incorrectly, leading to a crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 99.
How severe is CVE-2022-28287?
CVE-2022-28287 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28287?
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.
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