CVE-2021-40733: Adobe Animate Memory Corruption Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution
First published: Tue Oct 26 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Animate version 21.0.9 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious .psd file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Animate | <=21.0.9 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Animate vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Animate vulnerability is CVE-2021-40733.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40733?
The severity of CVE-2021-40733 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which version of Adobe Animate is affected by CVE-2021-40733?
Adobe Animate version 21.0.9 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-40733.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-40733?
CVE-2021-40733 allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, but user interaction is required to exploit the vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2021-40733?
To fix CVE-2021-40733, update Adobe Animate to version 21.1 or later as recommended by Adobe.
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