CVE-2022-46882

Name: CVE-2022-46882
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-22T20:15:47.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46882 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free in WebGL extensions could have led to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 107, Firefox ESR < 102.6, and Thunderbird < 102.6.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free in WebGL extensions could have led to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 107, Firefox ESR < 102.6, and Thunderbird < 102.6.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 107.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 102.6
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 102.6

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1789371Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-06
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-13
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-52/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-53/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1789371Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-06
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-13
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-52/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-53/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46882?

A use-after-free in WebGL extensions could have led to a potentially exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 107, Firefox ESR < 102.6, and Thunderbird < 102.6.

How severe is CVE-2022-46882?

CVE-2022-46882 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46882?

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-2022-46882?

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Source: NVD / NIST