CVE-2024-9680: Mozilla Firefox Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2024
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Updated

An attacker was able to achieve code execution in the content process by exploiting a use-after-free in Animation timelines. We have had reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild.

Other sources

Firefox 128.3.1 ESR Chemspill, scheduled to drop TBA

Planning: - A 131.0.2 Desktop and Mobile dot release - A 115.16.1esr dot release and a 128.3.1esr release - Patch landed in beta for 132.0b5 which will be released Wednesday 10-09 as scheduled

— Red Hat

Mozilla Firefox and Firefox ESR contain a use-after-free vulnerability in Animation timelines that allows for code execution in the content process.

— CISA

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.16
115.16
Mozilla Thunderbird<128.3.1
128.3.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<131.0.1
131.0.1
Mozilla Firefox<131.0.2
131.0.2
Mozilla Firefox ESR<115.16.1
115.16.1
Mozilla Firefox ESR<128.3.1
128.3.1
Mozilla Firefox<115.16.1
Mozilla Firefox<131.0.2
Mozilla Firefox>=128.1.0<128.3.1
Mozilla Thunderbird<115.16.0
Mozilla Thunderbird>=128.0.1<128.3.1
Mozilla Thunderbird=131.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Mozilla Firefox
debian/firefox-esr<128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
debian/firefox-esr<128.3.1esr-1
128.3.1esr-1
debian/firefox-esr<128.3.1esr-1
128.3.1esr-1
debian/thunderbird<1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1
1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1
debian/thunderbird<1:128.3.2esr-1
1:128.3.2esr-1
debian/thunderbird<1:128.3.2esr-1
1:128.3.2esr-1
alpine/mozjs<128.3.1-r0
128.3.1-r0
alpine/mozjs<128.3.1-r0
128.3.1-r0
alpine/mozjs<128.3.1-r0
128.3.1-r0
alpine/mozjs<128.3.1-r0
128.3.1-r0
debian/firefox
159.0.1-1
debian/firefox-esr
140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1153.5.1esr-1153.6.0esr-1
debian/thunderbird
1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u21:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u11:153.5.0esr-11:153.6.0esr-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.16
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.3.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 131.0.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 131.0.2
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.16.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.3.1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.3.1esr-1~deb12u1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.3.1esr-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:115.16.0esr-1~deb12u1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:128.3.2esr-1
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/mozjs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.3.1-r0
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 159.0.1-1
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firefox-esr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 140.15.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 153.5.1esr-1Fixed in 153.6.0esr-1
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb12u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb12u2Fixed in 1:140.12.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1~deb13u1Fixed in 1:153.5.0esr-1Fixed in 1:153.6.0esr-1
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 131.0.2
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.3.1
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Firefox ESR to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.16.1esr
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 131.0.1
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 128.3.1
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mozilla Thunderbird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 115.16.0

Event History

Oct 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 9, 2024
CVE Published
via Mozilla·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:34 PM
Oct 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·11:30 AM
Oct 15, 2024
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 16, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:53 PM
Oct 17, 2024
Exploit Published
04:10 PM
Nov 26, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:13 PM
Dec 1, 2024
News Published
via The Register·08:24 PM
Mar 27, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:48 PM
Aug 11, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:05 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9680?

CVE-2024-9680 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for code execution exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9680?

To fix CVE-2024-9680, update your Mozilla Firefox or Thunderbird to the latest versions recommended by Mozilla.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9680?

CVE-2024-9680 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-9680?

CVE-2024-9680 affects multiple versions of Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird, prior to the latest security releases.

5

Is CVE-2024-9680 actively exploited?

Yes, there have been reports of CVE-2024-9680 being actively exploited in the wild.

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