CVE-2021-42525: Adobe Animate SVG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Acrobat Animate versions 21.0.9 (and earlier)is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42525?
CVE-2021-42525 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Adobe Animate versions 21.0.9 and earlier, which could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory.
How does CVE-2021-42525 impact Microsoft Windows?
CVE-2021-42525 does not impact Microsoft Windows.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42525?
CVE-2021-42525 has a severity rating of 3.3, which is considered medium.
How can CVE-2021-42525 be exploited?
CVE-2021-42525 can be exploited by an attacker leveraging the vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR, requiring user interaction to exploit it.
How can I fix CVE-2021-42525?
To fix CVE-2021-42525, update Adobe Animate to version 21.0.10 or later, as recommended by Adobe.