Description
Uninitialized memory in the Audio/Video: Web Codecs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 140.10, Thunderbird 150, and Thunderbird 140.10.
Published: 2026-04-21
Score: 7.3 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

This vulnerability involves uninitialized memory access within the Audio/Video: Web Codecs component of Mozilla products, classified as CWE-457 and CWE-824. The flaw permits the reading of memory that has not been initialized, potentially exposing sensitive data and causing application instability. The issue has been mitigated in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 140.10, Thunderbird 150, and Thunderbird 140.10.

Affected Systems

The affected vendor is Mozilla, specifically the Firefox browser and Thunderbird mail client. The flaw exists in all versions prior to Firefox 150 and Firefox ESR 140.10, as well as Thunderbird versions before 150 and Thunderbird ESR 140.10, where the Web Codecs API could access memory that was never initialized.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.3 indicates a high potential impact. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. Because the flaw occurs in the Web Codecs API, it is most likely exploitable through malicious web content that leverages the codec functionality. No confirmed exploits exist, but the potential for data leakage warrants patching before any exploit is discovered. The attack vector is likely remote, delivered via web pages, but the specific feasibility remains uncertain.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 13:46 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Mozilla Firefox to version 150 or later, or to Firefox ESR 140.10 or later, when available.
  • Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to version 150 or later, or to Thunderbird ESR 140.10 or later, when available.
  • If upgrading is not immediately possible, disable the Web Codecs feature by setting the preference "media.webcodecs.enabled" to false in about:config or via policy.
  • Ensure that automatic updates are enabled so that any further security updates for Firefox or Thunderbird are installed promptly, and monitor Mozilla advisories for any subsequent patches or workarounds.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 22, 2026 at 13:46 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4546-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4549-1 thunderbird security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6225-1 firefox-esr security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6229-1 thunderbird security update
History

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mozilla thunderbird
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Mozilla thunderbird

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0000


Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-788

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-788

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Uninitialized memory in the Audio/Video: Web Codecs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150 and Firefox ESR 140.10. Uninitialized memory in the Audio/Video: Web Codecs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 140.10, Thunderbird 150, and Thunderbird 140.10.
Weaknesses CWE-457
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

ssvc

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


Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Uninitialized memory in the Audio/Video: Web Codecs component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150 and Firefox ESR 140.10.
Title Uninitialized memory in the Audio/Video: Web Codecs component
References

Subscriptions

Mozilla Firefox Thunderbird
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mozilla

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-21T23:34:42.935Z

Reserved: 2026-04-21T12:40:47.871Z

Link: CVE-2026-6751

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-04-21T18:58:22.833Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-04-21T13:16:21.163

Modified: 2026-04-22T16:08:53.690

Link: CVE-2026-6751

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-04-21T12:40:48Z

Links: CVE-2026-6751 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-22T14:00:18Z

Weaknesses