CVE-2021-28575: 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·01:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28575?

CVE-2021-28575 is an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Animate.

2

How does CVE-2021-28575 affect Adobe Animate?

CVE-2021-28575 affects Adobe Animate version 21.0.5 and earlier by allowing an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28575?

The severity of CVE-2021-28575 is medium, with a severity value of 4.3.

4

How can CVE-2021-28575 be exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-28575 requires the attacker to parse a specially crafted file.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-28575?

To fix CVE-2021-28575, update Adobe Animate to version 21.0.6 or later.

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