CVE-2020-9748: Stack overflow 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 stack overflow vulnerability, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted .fla file in Animate.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Animate<=20.5
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for Adobe Animate?

The vulnerability ID for Adobe Animate is CVE-2020-9748.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9748?

The severity of CVE-2020-9748 is critical (CVSS score 7.8).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9748?

Adobe Animate version 20.5 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-9748.

4

How does CVE-2020-9748 impact users?

CVE-2020-9748 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user if a victim opens a crafted .fla file in Adobe Animate.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9748?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9748 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB20-61.

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