CVE-2026-2797

Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component

Published Feb 24, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148 and Thunderbird 148.

Remediation

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Advisories

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History
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Description Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148 and Thunderbird < 148. Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 148 and Thunderbird 148.
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Weaknesses CWE-416
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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First Time appeared Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Mozilla thunderbird
Vendors & Products Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Mozilla thunderbird
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Description Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148. Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148 and Thunderbird < 148.
References
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Description Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148.
Title Use-after-free in the JavaScript: GC component
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Jul 15, 2026, 2:49 AM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2026, 3:06 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 24, 2026, 2:16 PM
Modified
Jul 15, 2026, 2:19 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Feb 24, 2026, 1:33 PM