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CVE-2026-118020 Details
Description
Use-after-free in the Layout component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159 and Thunderbird 159.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Layout component of Mozilla Firefox. This issue can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing for arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability exists in Firefox versions prior to 159.
Users can upgrade to Firefox version 159 to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
VolerionCVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Oct 27, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Partial
CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 5, 2026Exploitation: NoneAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2075977 | [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-416 | Use After Free | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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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] |