CVE-2021-42269: Adobe Animate FLA File Parsing Use After Free Remote Code Execution

Published Nov 18, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Animate version 21.0.9 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of a malformed FLA file that could result in 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Animate<=21.0.9

Event History

Nov 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Animate vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Animate vulnerability is CVE-2021-42269.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42269?

The severity of CVE-2021-42269 is critical.

3

What is the affected version of Adobe Animate?

Adobe Animate version 21.0.9 (and earlier) is affected.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-42269?

CVE-2021-42269 could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

5

How can CVE-2021-42269 be exploited?

Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious FLA file.

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