CVE-2026-84641
Information disclosure due to malicious IMAP server response
Description
A malicious IMAP server can trigger use-after-free and heap-memory disclosure by sending a crafted ID response. Heap contents can ultimately be persisted to prefs.js. This vulnerability was fixed in Thunderbird 155, Thunderbird 140.15, and Thunderbird 153.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 1, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 1, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update Thunderbird to version 155 or later.
- Apply the latest security patches for Thunderbird.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A malicious IMAP server can trigger use-after-free and heap-memory disclosure by sending a crafted ID response. Heap contents can ultimately be persisted to prefs.js. This vulnerability was fixed in Thunderbird 155, Thunderbird 140.15, and Thunderbird 153.2. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/84xxx/CVE-2026-84641.json">CVE-2026-84641</a> Added Reference https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2057805 Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-86/ Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-87/ Added Reference https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-88/