CVE-2026-0882: Use-after-free in the IPC component

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

Use-after-free in the IPC component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 147, Firefox ESR < 115.32, and Firefox ESR < 140.7.

Other sources

Use-after-free in the IPC component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 147, Firefox ESR 115.32, Firefox ESR 140.7, Thunderbird 147, and Thunderbird 140.7.

— MITRE

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.32
115.32
Mozilla Firefox<147
147
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.7
140.7
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.7
140.7
Mozilla Thunderbird<147
147
Mozilla Firefox<115.32.0
Mozilla Firefox<147.0
Mozilla Firefox>=128.0<140.7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.7.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<147.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.32
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.32
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.7
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 147
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.7

Event History

Jan 13, 2026
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·01:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0882?

CVE-2026-0882 has been rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to exploit memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0882?

To fix CVE-2026-0882, update to Firefox version 147 or Firefox ESR versions 140.7 or 115.32.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-0882?

CVE-2026-0882 affects Firefox versions below 147 and Firefox ESR versions below 115.32 and 140.7.

4

Can CVE-2026-0882 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2026-0882 can potentially lead to remote code execution due to the use-after-free vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2026-0882 a common vulnerability in browsers?

Use-after-free vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-0882 are common in browsers and can pose significant security risks.

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