CVE-2022-38476
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CVE-2022-38476 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A data race could occur in the <code>PK11_ChangePW</code> function, potentially leading to a use-after-free vulnerability. In Firefox, this lock protected the data when a user changed their master password. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A data race could occur in the <code>PK11_ChangePW</code> function, potentially leading to a use-after-free vulnerability. In Firefox, this lock protected the data when a user changed their master password. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 102.2 and Thunderbird < 102.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 102.2 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 102.2 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1760998Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-34/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-36/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1760998Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-34/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-36/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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