What is CVE-2021-28574?

CVE-2021-28574 is an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Animate version 21.0.5 (and earlier) that allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information in the context of the current user.

How does CVE-2021-28574 affect Adobe Animate?

CVE-2021-28574 affects Adobe Animate version 21.0.5 (and earlier) by exploiting an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28574?

The severity of CVE-2021-28574 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-28574?

To exploit CVE-2021-28574, an attacker needs to parse a specially crafted file.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-28574?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-28574.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-28574

medium

4.3

CWE

125

11/5/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-28574: Adobe Animate out-of-bounds read vulnerability could lead to information exposure

First published: Tue May 11 2021(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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Animate	<=20.5.1
Adobe Animate	>=21.0.0<=21.0.5
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb21-35.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28574?
CVE-2021-28574 is an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Animate version 21.0.5 (and earlier) that allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information in the context of the current user.
How does CVE-2021-28574 affect Adobe Animate?
CVE-2021-28574 affects Adobe Animate version 21.0.5 (and earlier) by exploiting an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28574?
The severity of CVE-2021-28574 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-28574?
To exploit CVE-2021-28574, an attacker needs to parse a specially crafted file.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-28574?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-28574.

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