Vulnerability Description
If the user added a security exception for an invalid TLS certificate, opened an ongoing TLS connection with a server that used that certificate, and then deleted the exception, Firefox would have kept the connection alive, making it seem like the certificate was still trusted. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 107.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 107.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1716082Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1716082Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2022-47/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-45419?
CVE-2022-45419 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). If the user added a security exception for an invalid TLS certificate, opened an ongoing TLS connection with a server that used that certificate, and then deleted the exception, Firefox would have kep...
How severe is CVE-2022-45419?
CVE-2022-45419 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-2022-45419?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.