CVE-2026-8968: Denial-of-service due to invalid pointer in the Audio/Video: Web Codecs component
Denial-of-service due to invalid pointer in the Audio/Video: Web Codecs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151, Firefox ESR 140.11, Thunderbird 151, and Thunderbird 140.11.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-8968?
CVE-2026-8968 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability due to an invalid pointer in the Audio/Video: Web Codecs component.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8968?
To fix CVE-2026-8968, users should update to Firefox version 151, Firefox ESR version 140.11, Thunderbird version 151, or Thunderbird ESR version 140.11.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2026-8968?
CVE-2026-8968 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 151, Firefox ESR versions before 140.11, and Thunderbird versions before 151 and 140.11.
Can CVE-2026-8968 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2026-8968 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to a denial-of-service condition.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-8968?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2026-8968; updating to the fixed versions is the recommended solution.