Description
Uninitialized memory in the Graphics: WebGPU component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4 and Firefox 157.
Published: 2026-09-29
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Uninitialized memory in the Graphics: WebGPU component causes the browser to potentially read or write arbitrary memory locations. When an attacker can supply or manipulate data processed by WebGPU, the memory corruption may lead to arbitrary code execution or leakage of sensitive information. The vulnerability is a classic instance of improper initialization, a weakness that can exploit if a malicious web page can invoke the affected code path.

Affected Systems

The issue is present in Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR before the release of version 153.4 for the ESR line and before version 157 for the standard release. All earlier ESR and non‑ESR builds that lack the specific patch are impacted; upgrading to Firefox ESR 153.4, Firefox 157, or any later version resolves the defect.

Risk and Exploitability

No CVSS score is provided and the EPSS score is unavailable, so the quantified risk remains unknown. Because the flaw resides in a component exploitable by a web page, a remote attacker might trigger the memory corruption through malicious content, leading to code execution or data compromise. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so there is no public evidence of active exploitation. Given the nature of the defect, the risk could be considered moderate to high until the permanence and prevalence of exploitation are better understood.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 29, 2026 at 16:27 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update to Firefox ESR 153.4 or a newer ESR build that incorporates the fix.
  • If using a non‑ESR release, upgrade to Firefox 157 or a later version that contains the correction.
  • Stay informed by monitoring Mozilla security advisories and apply future updates promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 29, 2026 at 16:27 UTC.

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History

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-457
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mozilla
Mozilla firefox
Vendors & Products Mozilla
Mozilla firefox

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-665

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Uninitialized memory in the Graphics: WebGPU component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4 and Firefox 157.
Title Uninitialized memory in the Graphics: WebGPU component
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mozilla

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-29T16:24:38.396Z

Reserved: 2026-09-26T19:17:58.785Z

Link: CVE-2026-100806

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-29T16:24:30.663Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-29T13:17:45.700

Modified: 2026-09-29T17:17:04.757

Link: CVE-2026-100806

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-29T17:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-457

    Use of Uninitialized Variable

  • CWE-665

    Improper Initialization