CVE-2020-9750: Out-of-bounds read 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 an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, which could result in 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·08:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9750?

CVE-2020-9750 is a vulnerability in Adobe Animate version 20.5 (and earlier) that allows for arbitrary code execution by opening a crafted .fla file.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-9750?

CVE-2020-9750 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10, which is considered critical.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2020-9750?

The affected software is Adobe Animate version 20.5 (and earlier).

4

How can CVE-2020-9750 be exploited?

CVE-2020-9750 requires user interaction by opening a crafted .fla file in Adobe Animate.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9750?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9750 at the following link: [Adobe Security Bulletin APSB20-61](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb20-61.html).

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