CVE-2026-12325: Denial-of-service in the Graphics: ImageLib component

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-12325 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting firefox, thunderbird. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Denial-of-service in the Graphics: ImageLib component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152, Firefox ESR 140.12, Firefox ESR 115.37, Thunderbird 152, and Thunderbird 140.12.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2026-06-16
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Mozilla Corporation · Vendor: mozilla

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-16 13:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 12:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mozilla firefox UPGRADE

Affected: < 115.37.0 · < 152.0.0 · >= 140.0 and < 140.12.0

Fixed in: 115.37.0, 140.12.0, 152.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 140.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy firefox || rpm -q firefox || firefox --version

2. UPGRADE to 115.37.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade firefox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade firefox

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 140.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison firefox sudo apt install firefox=<VERSION_BEFORE_140.0> sudo apt-mark hold firefox

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list firefox sudo dnf downgrade firefox-<VERSION_BEFORE_140.0> sudo dnf versionlock add firefox

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

mozilla thunderbird UPGRADE

Affected: < 152.0.0 · >= 140.0 and < 140.12.0

Fixed in: 140.12.0, 152.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 140.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy thunderbird || rpm -q thunderbird || thunderbird --version

2. UPGRADE to 140.12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade thunderbird

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade thunderbird

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 140.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison thunderbird sudo apt install thunderbird=<VERSION_BEFORE_140.0> sudo apt-mark hold thunderbird

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list thunderbird sudo dnf downgrade thunderbird-<VERSION_BEFORE_140.0> sudo dnf versionlock add thunderbird

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-12325?

firefox: upgrade to 115.37.0, 140.12.0, 152.0.0; thunderbird: upgrade to 140.12.0, 152.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-12325 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12325 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-12325 affect?

CVE-2026-12325 affects firefox, thunderbird. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Denial-of-service in the Graphics: ImageLib component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152, Firefox ESR 140.12, Firefox ESR 115.37, Thunderbird 152, and Thunderbird 140.12.

How urgent is CVE-2026-12325?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities · Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerabilities

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