CVE-2022-42929

Name: CVE-2022-42929
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-22T20:15:40.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42929 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. If a website called `window.print()` in a particular way, it could cause a denial of service of the browser, which may persist beyond browser restart depending on the user's session restore settings. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 106, Firefox ESR < 102.4, and Thunderbird < 102.4.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If a website called `window.print()` in a particular way, it could cause a denial of service of the browser, which may persist beyond browser restart depending on the user's session restore settings. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 106, Firefox ESR < 102.4, and Thunderbird < 102.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 106.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 102.4
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 102.4

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1789439Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-44/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-45/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-46/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1789439Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-44/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-45/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-46/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42929?

How severe is CVE-2022-42929?

CVE-2022-42929 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42929?

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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Source: NVD / NIST