#VU66722 Input validation error in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox for Android - CVE-2022-38475

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66722

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38475

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Firefox for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Mozilla

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security mechanisms.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can write a value in a zero-length JavaScript array.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla Firefox: 103.0 - 103.0.2

Firefox for Android: 103.1.0 - 103.2.0

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External links
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2022-33/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.