CVE-2021-28620: Adobe Animate heap corruption vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution
First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Animate version 21.0.6 (and earlier) is affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution 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 | <=21.0.6 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28620?
The severity of CVE-2021-28620 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2021-28620 affect Adobe Animate?
CVE-2021-28620 affects Adobe Animate version 21.0.6 (and earlier) with a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
What can an unauthenticated attacker achieve with CVE-2021-28620?
An unauthenticated attacker could achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user with CVE-2021-28620.
What is the user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2021-28620?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-28620 requires user interaction.
How can I fix CVE-2021-28620 in Adobe Animate?
To fix CVE-2021-28620 in Adobe Animate, update to a version later than 21.0.6.
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