CVE-2025-11719: Use-after-free caused by the native messaging web extension API on Windows

Published Oct 14, 2025
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Updated

Starting in Firefox 143, the use of the native messaging API by web extensions on Windows could lead to crashes caused by use-after-free memory corruption.

Other sources

Starting in Thunderbird 143, the use of the native messaging API by web extensions on Windows could lead to crashes caused by use-after-free memory corruption.

Mozilla

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<144
144
Mozilla Thunderbird<144
144
All of the following
Any of the following
Mozilla Firefox>=143.0<144.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=143.0<144.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-11719?

CVE-2025-11719 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for use-after-free memory corruption leading to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11719?

To mitigate CVE-2025-11719, update to Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird version 144 or later.

3

Which versions of Firefox are affected by CVE-2025-11719?

CVE-2025-11719 affects all versions of Mozilla Firefox prior to version 144.

4

Which versions of Thunderbird are affected by CVE-2025-11719?

CVE-2025-11719 affects all versions of Mozilla Thunderbird prior to version 144.

5

What systems are impacted by CVE-2025-11719?

CVE-2025-11719 specifically impacts the use of the native messaging API by web extensions on Windows systems.

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