CVE-2020-9747: Double-free vulnerability in Adobe Animate 20.5

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

Adobe Animate version 20.5 (and earlier) is affected by a double free vulnerability when parsing a crafted .fla file, which could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Animate<=20.5
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9747?

CVE-2020-9747 is a vulnerability in Adobe Animate version 20.5 and earlier that allows for arbitrary code execution.

2

How does CVE-2020-9747 affect Adobe Animate?

CVE-2020-9747 affects Adobe Animate version 20.5 and earlier by exploiting a double free vulnerability when parsing a crafted .fla file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9747?

CVE-2020-9747 has a severity rating of 7.8 (Critical).

4

How can CVE-2020-9747 be exploited?

CVE-2020-9747 requires user interaction for exploitation.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2020-9747?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-9747.

6

How can I fix CVE-2020-9747?

To fix CVE-2020-9747, users should update to a version of Adobe Animate that is not affected by the vulnerability.

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9747?

More information about CVE-2020-9747 can be found on the Adobe security advisory page at: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb20-61.html

8

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2020-9747?

The CWE ID for CVE-2020-9747 is 415.

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