Vulnerability Description
By using a link with <code>rel="localization"</code> a use-after-free could have been triggered by destroying an object during JavaScript execution and then referencing the object through a freed pointer, leading to a potential exploitable crash. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.8, Firefox < 99, and Firefox ESR < 91.8.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 99.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 91.8 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 91.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1751609ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-13/ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-14/ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-15/ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1751609ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-13/ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-14/ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-15/ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-28282?
CVE-2022-28282 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). By using a link with <code>rel="localization"</code> a use-after-free could have been triggered by destroying an object during JavaScript execution and then referencing the object through a freed poin...
How severe is CVE-2022-28282?
CVE-2022-28282 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-28282?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird.