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

Published Apr 21, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.10.2, <115.35.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<140.10.2
140.10.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.35.2
115.35.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<140.10.1
140.10.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<150
150
Mozilla Firefox<150
150
Mozilla Firefox<115.35.2
Mozilla Firefox>=140.0<140.10.1
Mozilla Thunderbird>=140.0<140.10.1

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 140.10.2
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 115.35.2
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 140.10.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 150
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.10.1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.10.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.35.2

Event History

Apr 21, 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
Apr 28, 2026
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Apr 30, 2026
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected Software
May 7, 2026
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:45 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8091?

The severity of CVE-2026-8091 is considered high due to incorrect boundary conditions in the Audio/Video: Playback component.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8091?

To fix CVE-2026-8091, update to Firefox 150, Thunderbird 150, Firefox ESR 140.10.1, Thunderbird 140.10.1, or Firefox ESR 115.35.2.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8091?

CVE-2026-8091 affects Mozilla Firefox ESR versions up to 140.10.2 and 115.35.2, as well as older versions of Firefox and Thunderbird.

4

Is CVE-2026-8091 a critical vulnerability?

CVE-2026-8091 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability, which could potentially lead to security risks if not addressed.

5

What components are impacted by CVE-2026-8091?

CVE-2026-8091 impacts the Audio/Video: Playback component within affected versions of Firefox and Thunderbird.

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