ID:12213 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Mozilla products - CVE-2024-9680

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12213 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Mozilla products - CVE-2024-9680

ID:12213 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Mozilla products - CVE-2024-9680

Published: December 17, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98333
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9680
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox ESR
Firefox for Android

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Animation timeline. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.