CVE-2021-28619: Adobe Animate out-of-bounds read vulnerability could lead to sensitive information disclosure

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Animate version 21.0.6 (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 memory 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

2 affected components
Adobe Animate<=21.0.6
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28619?

CVE-2021-28619 is an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Animate version 21.0.6 and earlier.

2

How does CVE-2021-28619 affect Adobe Animate?

CVE-2021-28619 allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive memory information in the context of the current user by exploiting a specially crafted file in Adobe Animate version 21.0.6 and earlier.

3

Is CVE-2021-28619 a high severity vulnerability?

No, CVE-2021-28619 has a severity keyword of 'medium' with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-28619 in Adobe Animate?

To fix CVE-2021-28619, update Adobe Animate to version 21.0.6 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28619?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-28619 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-50.

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