Incorrect Authorization Affecting firefox package, versions <0:91.6.0-1.el8_5.alma


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.64% (46th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-FIREFOX-5611071
  • published28 May 2023
  • disclosed15 Feb 2022

Introduced: 15 Feb 2022

CVE-2022-22754  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 firefox to version 0:91.6.0-1.el8_5.alma or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2022:0510.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream firefox package and not the firefox package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

If a user installed an extension of a particular type, the extension could have auto-updated itself and while doing so, bypass the prompt which grants the new version the new requested permissions. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 97, Thunderbird < 91.6, and Firefox ESR < 91.6.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1