CVE-2026-118019 Details
Description
Race condition, use-after-free in the DOM: File component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159 and Thunderbird 159.
A race condition leading to a use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the DOM: File component of Mozilla Firefox. This issue allows for memory corruption, which could potentially be exploited to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability arises from a race condition that creates a use-after-free scenario, where the application continues to use a memory resource after it has been released, leading to unpredictable behavior.
Users can upgrade to Firefox 159 to address this vulnerability.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 27, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 5, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2025386 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPermission RequiredVendor |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-118/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
| https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-121/ | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-362 | Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |