CVE-2026-12297
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Sandbox Escape in Firefox Due to Boundary Condition Error

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-12297, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-06-16

Last updated on: 2026-06-30

Assigner: Mozilla Corporation

Description

Sandbox escape due to incorrect boundary conditions in the Networking component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152, Firefox ESR 140.12, Firefox ESR 115.37, Thunderbird 152, and Thunderbird 140.12.

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Published
2026-06-16
Last Modified
2026-06-30
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-06-16
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 5 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
mozilla firefox to 152.0.0 (exc)
mozilla firefox to 115.37.0 (exc)
mozilla thunderbird to 152.0.0 (exc)
mozilla thunderbird to 140.12.0 (exc)
mozilla firefox From 128.0 (inc) to 140.12.0 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-119 The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
CWE-653 The product does not properly compartmentalize or isolate functionality, processes, or resources that require different privilege levels, rights, or permissions.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a sandbox escape caused by incorrect boundary conditions in the Networking component of Firefox. It allows an attacker to break out of the restricted environment (sandbox) that is designed to isolate processes and limit their access, potentially enabling unauthorized actions or access.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability could be significant as it allows an attacker to escape the sandbox environment. This could lead to unauthorized access to system resources, execution of arbitrary code, or compromise of user data and system integrity.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, update Firefox to version 152 or later, or Firefox ESR to version 140.12 or later, or Firefox ESR to version 115.37 or later, where the issue has been fixed.

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