CVE-2021-21071: Adobe Animate memory corruption vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Animate version 21.0.3 (and earlier) is affected by a Memory Corruption vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Animate<=21.0.3
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Animate vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Animate vulnerability is CVE-2021-21071.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21071?

The severity of CVE-2021-21071 is high, with a severity score of 7.8.

3

Which versions of Adobe Animate are affected by CVE-2021-21071?

Adobe Animate version 21.0.3 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-21071.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-21071?

CVE-2021-21071 allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-21071?

Yes, user interaction is required in order to exploit CVE-2021-21071.

6

Are there any patches or updates available to fix CVE-2021-21071?

Yes, Adobe has released a security update to address the CVE-2021-21071 vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Adobe Animate to mitigate the risk.

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