CVE-2026-74973
MEDIUMCVSS 4.2/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2026-74973 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Race condition, use-after-free in the Graphics component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 115.39, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Race condition, use-after-free in the Graphics component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 115.39, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 115.39.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 116.0, < 140.14.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | >= 141.0, < 153.1.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 140.14.0 |
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | >= 141.0, < 153.1.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2060357Permissions Required
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-74/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-75/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-76/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-77/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-78/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-79/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-80/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-74973?
Race condition, use-after-free in the Graphics component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 154, Firefox ESR 115.39, Firefox ESR 140.14, Firefox ESR 153.1, Thunderbird 154, Thunderbird 140.14, and Thunderbird 153.1.
How severe is CVE-2026-74973?
CVE-2026-74973 has a CVSS score of 4.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74973?
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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