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CVE-2026-8091: Incorrect boundary conditions in the Audio/Video: Playback component

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CVE-2026-8091 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting firefox, thunderbird. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect boundary conditions in the Audio/Video: Playback component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Thunderbird 150, Firefox ESR 140.10.1, Thunderbird 140.10.1, and Firefox ESR 115.35.2.

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.8 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-754, CWE-805
Published2026-05-07
Last modified2026-10-26
Publisher (CNA): Mozilla Corporation · Vendor: mozilla

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

mozilla firefox UPGRADE
Affected: < 115.35.2 · >= 140.0 and < 140.10.1
Fixed in: 115.35.2, 140.10.1
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 115.35.2 (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: >= 140.0 and < 140.10.1
Fixed in: 140.10.1
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 140.10.1 (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-2026-8091?

firefox: upgrade to 115.35.2, 140.10.1; thunderbird: upgrade to 140.10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-8091 being exploited?

CVE-2026-8091 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-2026-8091 affect?

CVE-2026-8091 affects firefox, thunderbird. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Incorrect boundary conditions in the Audio/Video: Playback component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Thunderbird 150, Firefox ESR 140.10.1, Thunderbird 140.10.1, and Firefox ESR 115.35.2.

How urgent is CVE-2026-8091?

Priority 49/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Mozilla Firefox vulnerabilities · Mozilla Thunderbird vulnerabilities

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