CVE-2022-45412 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

When resolving a symlink such as <code>file:///proc/self/fd/1</code>, an error message may be produced where the symlink was resolved to a string containing unitialized memory in the buffer. <br>*This bug only affects Thunderbird on Unix-based operated systems (Android, Linux, MacOS). Windows is unaffected.*. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 102.5, Thunderbird < 102.5, and Firefox < 107.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 107.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 102.5
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 102.5
Apple	Macos	-
Google	Android	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1791029Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-48/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-49/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1791029Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-48/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-49/Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-45412?

CVE-2022-45412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). When resolving a symlink such as <code>file:///proc/self/fd/1</code>, an error message may be produced where the symlink was resolved to a string containing unitialized memory in the buffer. <br>*This...

How severe is CVE-2022-45412?

CVE-2022-45412 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-45412?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox Esr, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Macos, Google Android.