CVE-2021-23981

Name: CVE-2021-23981
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-31T14:15:18.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-23981 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A texture upload of a Pixel Buffer Object could have confused the WebGL code to skip binding the buffer used to unpack it, resulting in memory corruption and a potentially exploitable information leak or crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 78.9, Firefox < 87, and Thunderbird < 78.9.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A texture upload of a Pixel Buffer Object could have confused the WebGL code to skip binding the buffer used to unpack it, resulting in memory corruption and a potentially exploitable information leak or crash. This vulnerability affects Firefox ESR < 78.9, Firefox < 87, and Thunderbird < 78.9.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	< 87.0
Mozilla	Firefox Esr	< 78.9
Mozilla	Thunderbird	< 78.9

References

https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1692832Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-10/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-11/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-12/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1692832Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-10/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-11/Vendor Advisory
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-12/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23981?

How severe is CVE-2021-23981?

CVE-2021-23981 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23981?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST