ID:9805 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR - CVE-2022-28282

 
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ID:9805 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR - CVE-2022-28282

Published: May 13, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61886
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28282
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox ESR

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing links with rel="localization". A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.