Mozilla releases Firefox update to fix exploited vulnerability

Mozilla has released a fix for a zero-day vulnerability in Firefox, identified as CVE-2024-9680, which has been actively exploited. Users are advised to update to the latest version of the browser to protect against potential attacks. The vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in Animation timelines, which can allow attackers to exploit memory issues. Mozilla responded quickly, deploying the fix within 25 hours of discovering the exploit. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges for web browsers. Other major browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, have also faced similar vulnerabilities in recent years.