CVE-2022-46882
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.92%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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://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://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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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