CVE-2021-36000: Adobe Character Animator Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Fri Aug 20 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Character Animator version 4.2 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. 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 Character Animator | <=4.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-36000.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36000?
The severity of CVE-2021-36000 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2021-36000 affect Adobe Character Animator?
CVE-2021-36000 affects Adobe Character Animator version 4.2 (and earlier) by causing a memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-36000?
The impact of CVE-2021-36000 is that an unauthenticated attacker could achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-36000?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-36000.
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