CVE-2025-9184: Memory safety bugs fixed in Firefox ESR 140.2, Thunderbird ESR 140.2, Firefox 142 and Thunderbird 142

Published Aug 19, 2025
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Updated

Memory safety bugs present in Firefox ESR 140.1, Thunderbird ESR 140.1, Firefox 141 and Thunderbird 141. Some of these bugs showed evidence of memory corruption and we presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox<142
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<142
Mozilla Thunderbird ESR<140.2
Mozilla Firefox<140.2.0
Mozilla Firefox<142.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.2.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<142.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<142
142
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.2
140.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.2
140.2
Mozilla Firefox<142
142

Event History

Aug 19, 2025
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:33 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 28, 57989
Event
via FIRST·03:01 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9184?

CVE-2025-9184 has a high severity rating due to potential memory corruption that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9184?

To fix CVE-2025-9184, update your Firefox or Thunderbird to the latest version available, specifically versions 142 or higher.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9184?

CVE-2025-9184 affects Mozilla Firefox versions up to 142 and Mozilla Thunderbird versions up to 142, including their ESR versions 140.1 and below.

4

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2025-9184 involve?

CVE-2025-9184 involves memory safety bugs that may result in memory corruption.

5

Can CVE-2025-9184 be exploited?

Yes, if successfully exploited, CVE-2025-9184 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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