CVE-2021-28573: Adobe Animate out-of-bounds read vulnerability could lead to information exposure

Published Jun 28, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Animate version 21.0.5 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information 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

3 affected components
Adobe Animate<=20.5.1
Adobe Animate>=21.0.0<=21.0.5
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 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-2021-28573.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28573?

The severity of CVE-2021-28573 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which version of Adobe Animate is affected by CVE-2021-28573?

Adobe Animate version 21.0.5 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-28573.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-28573?

CVE-2021-28573 allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information in the context of the current user.

5

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2021-28573?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-28573.

6

How can I fix CVE-2021-28573 in Adobe Animate?

To fix CVE-2021-28573 in Adobe Animate, update to version 21.0.6 or later.

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28573?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-28573 in the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-35.

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