CVE-2026-2765
Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine component
Description
Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 140.8, Thunderbird < 148, and Thunderbird < 140.8.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 24, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 24, 2026, 6:29 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update Firefox to the latest version.
- Update Firefox ESR to version 140.8.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148 and Firefox ESR < 140.8. Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 140.8, Thunderbird < 148, and Thunderbird < 140.8. Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-16/ Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-17/ -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Use-after-free in the JavaScript Engine component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148 and Firefox ESR < 140.8. Added Reference https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2013562 Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-13/ Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-15/