CVE-2026-8093: Memory safety bugs fixed in Thunderbird 150.0.2

Published May 7, 2026
·
Updated

Memory safety bugs present in Firefox 150.0.1. 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.

Other sources

Memory safety bugs present in Thunderbird 150.0.1. 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.

Mozilla

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Firefox=150.0.1
Mozilla Firefox<150.0.2
150.0.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<150.0.2
150.0.2
Mozilla Firefox<150.0.2
Mozilla Thunderbird<150.0.2

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 150.0.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.2

Event History

May 7, 2026
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected 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
May 8, 2026
Updated
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8093?

CVE-2026-8093 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for memory corruption and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8093?

To fix CVE-2026-8093, update to Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird version 150.0.2 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-8093?

CVE-2026-8093 affects Mozilla Firefox version 150.0.1 and earlier, as well as Mozilla Thunderbird version 150.0.1 and earlier.

4

What are memory safety bugs in CVE-2026-8093?

Memory safety bugs in CVE-2026-8093 could lead to memory corruption, possibly allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there any evidence of exploitation for CVE-2026-8093?

While some memory safety bugs in CVE-2026-8093 showed evidence of memory corruption, there have been no confirmed reports of exploitation.

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