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CVE-2026-74964

9.8
Critical
EPSS 0.47%Patch availableAug 19, 2026

Integer overflow in Firefox/Thunderbird graphics enabling remote code execution.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-74964 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-74964 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-74964?

CVE-2026-74964 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-74964?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-74964. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-74964 affect?

CVE-2026-74964 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before 154, Firefox ESR versions before 153.1 / 140.14, Mozilla Thunderbird versions before 154 / 153.1 / 140.14. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-74964?

Update Firefox/Thunderbird to fixed versions (154 / ESR 153.1 / 140.14) immediately.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Mozilla Firefox versions before 154Firefox ESR versions before 153.1 / 140.14Mozilla Thunderbird versions before 154 / 153.1 / 140.14
impact

Remote code execution via crafted graphics content in browser/email client; attacker can execute arbitrary code and fully compromise user systems.

action required

Immediate action required

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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