CVE-2021-28576: 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·01:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28576?

CVE-2021-28576 is an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Animate version 21.0.5 (and earlier) that allows an attacker to disclose sensitive information in the context of the current user.

2

How does CVE-2021-28576 affect Adobe Animate?

CVE-2021-28576 affects Adobe Animate version 21.0.5 (and earlier) by exploiting an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-28576?

CVE-2021-28576 has a severity rating of 4.3 (medium).

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-28576?

The affected software for CVE-2021-28576 is Adobe Animate version 20.5.1 and versions between 21.0.0 and 21.0.5.

5

How can the CVE-2021-28576 vulnerability be fixed?

To fix the CVE-2021-28576 vulnerability, update Adobe Animate to version 21.0.6 or later.

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