CVE-2026-118009
Low risk· EPSS 4%Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk4th percentile - higher than 4% of all known CVEs
Summary
Integer overflow and use-after-free vulnerability in the Graphics: Text component of Firefox and Thunderbird. It may lead to undefined behavior or potential code execution. The vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159 and Thunderbird 159.
Risk Assessment
Users of vulnerable versions may be exposed to malicious code execution or application crashes when rendering crafted content. The risk affects workstations with the vulnerable version installed.
Recommendation
Update Firefox and Thunderbird to version 159 or later. Until updated, restrict opening untrusted content.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Integer overflow, use-after-free in the Graphics: Text component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159 and Thunderbird 159.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS