RHSA-2022:0816: Critical: firefox security update
Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser, designed for standards compliance, performance, and portability.<br>This update upgrades Firefox to version 91.7.0 ESR.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> Mozilla: Use-after-free in XSLT parameter processing (CVE-2022-26485)</li> <li> Mozilla: Use-after-free in WebGPU IPC Framework (CVE-2022-26486)</li> <li> expat: Malformed 2- and 3-byte UTF-8 sequences can lead to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2022-25235)</li> <li> expat: Namespace-separator characters in "xmlns[:prefix]" attribute values can lead to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2022-25236)</li> <li> expat: Integer overflow in storeRawNames() (CVE-2022-25315)</li> <li> Mozilla: Use-after-free in text reflows (CVE-2022-26381)</li> <li> Mozilla: Browser window spoof using fullscreen mode (CVE-2022-26383)</li> <li> Mozilla: iframe allow-scripts sandbox bypass (CVE-2022-26384)</li> <li> Mozilla: Time-of-check time-of-use bug when verifying add-on signatures (CVE-2022-26387)</li> <li> Mozilla: Temporary files downloaded to /tmp and accessible by other local users (CVE-2022-26386)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:0816?
The severity of RHSA-2022:0816 is considered important due to the potential for exploitation via a use-after-free vulnerability in Firefox.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:0816?
To fix RHSA-2022:0816, you should upgrade Firefox to version 91.7.0 ESR or later.
What versions of Firefox are affected by RHSA-2022:0816?
RHSA-2022:0816 affects several versions of Firefox prior to 91.7.0 ESR across multiple architectures.
What is the primary vulnerability addressed in RHSA-2022:0816?
The primary vulnerability in RHSA-2022:0816 is a use-after-free issue associated with XSLT parameter processing, identified as CVE-2022-26485.
Is RHSA-2022:0816 a recommended update for Firefox users?
Yes, it is recommended for all Firefox users to apply the update associated with RHSA-2022:0816 to mitigate security risks.