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CVE-2026-100818

9.6 CRITICAL

Published 2026-09-29 · Updated 2026-09-29

AI risk analysis

Summary
This flaw allows an attacker to escape the sandbox by exploiting a use-after-free vulnerability in the Gtk component, leading to potential code execution.
Exploitability
Exploitation requires specific conditions and is moderately difficult, as it involves precise timing and control over memory management.
Blast radius
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to complete control over the affected system, including data theft and system compromise.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Upgrade to Firefox ESR 153.4, Firefox 157, or Firefox ESR 140.17 or later.
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Analysis generated locally by qwen2.5:7b-instruct (no data left the box). AI-assisted — verify against primary sources before acting.

NVD description

Sandbox escape due to use-after-free in the Widget: Gtk component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox ESR 153.4, Firefox 157, and Firefox ESR 140.17.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-416

All references

Source data: NVD (nvd.nist.gov), public domain. Exploit-DB.ai adds local AI analysis for defensive use only.

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