CVE-2026-2781: Integer overflow in the Libraries component in NSS

Published Feb 24, 2026
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Updated

Integer overflow in the Libraries component in NSS. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148 and Firefox ESR < 140.8.

Other sources

Integer overflow in the Libraries component in NSS. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148, Firefox ESR 140.8, Thunderbird 148, Thunderbird 140.8, and Firefox ESR 115.35.

— MITRE

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<148
148
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.8
140.8
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.35
115.35
Mozilla Firefox<140.8.0
Mozilla Firefox<148.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.8.0
Mozilla Thunderbird<148.0
ubuntu/nss<2:3.28.4-0ubuntu0.14.04.5+esm13
2:3.28.4-0ubuntu0.14.04.5+esm13
ubuntu/nss<2:3.28.4-0ubuntu0.16.04.14+esm5
2:3.28.4-0ubuntu0.16.04.14+esm5
ubuntu/nss<2:3.35-2ubuntu2.16+esm1
2:3.35-2ubuntu2.16+esm1
ubuntu/nss<2:3.98-0ubuntu0.20.04.2+esm1
2:3.98-0ubuntu0.20.04.2+esm1
ubuntu/nss<2:3.98-0ubuntu0.22.04.3
2:3.98-0ubuntu0.22.04.3
ubuntu/thunderbird*
ubuntu/nss<2:3.98-1ubuntu0.1
2:3.98-1ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/nss<2:3.114-1ubuntu0.1
2:3.114-1ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/nss<2:3.120-1ubuntu1
2:3.120-1ubuntu1
Mozilla Firefox<148
148
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.8
140.8

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 148
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 140.8
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 115.35
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/nss to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:3.28.4-0ubuntu0.14.04.5+esm13
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/nss to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:3.28.4-0ubuntu0.16.04.14+esm5
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/nss to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:3.35-2ubuntu2.16+esm1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/nss to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:3.98-0ubuntu0.20.04.2+esm1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/nss to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:3.98-0ubuntu0.22.04.3
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/nss to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:3.98-1ubuntu0.1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/nss to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:3.114-1ubuntu0.1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/nss to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2:3.120-1ubuntu1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.8
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.35
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 148
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.8

Event History

Feb 24, 2026
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-2781?

CVE-2026-2781 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-2781?

To fix CVE-2026-2781, update to Firefox version 148, Firefox ESR version 140.8, Thunderbird version 148, or Thunderbird version 140.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-2781?

CVE-2026-2781 affects Mozilla Firefox versions prior to 148, Firefox ESR versions prior to 140.8, and Mozilla Thunderbird versions prior to 148.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-2781?

CVE-2026-2781 is classified as an integer overflow vulnerability.

5

When was CVE-2026-2781 published?

CVE-2026-2781 was published on February 24, 2026.

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