CVE-2026-16359
Mozilla Firefox buffer overflow
- Published21 Jul 2026
Description
Incorrect boundary conditions in the Audio/Video: GMP component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153, Firefox ESR 115.38, Firefox ESR 140.13, Thunderbird 153, and Thunderbird 140.13.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NAffected products
Remediation
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2045424
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-68/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-69/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-70/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-71/
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-72/
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-16359 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-16359 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.26%.
How severe is CVE-2026-16359?
CVE-2026-16359 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-16359?
Affected products include Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Thunderbird.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16359?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Mozilla Firefox 153.0.0, Mozilla Thunderbird 153.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.