CVE-2022-34242: Adobe Character Animator SVG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Fri Jul 15 2022(Updated: )
Adobe Character Animator version 4.4.7 (and earlier) and 22.4 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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 | <=4.4.7 | |
| Adobe Character Animator | >=22.0<=22.4 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Character Animator vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Character Animator vulnerability is CVE-2022-34242.
What is the severity level of CVE-2022-34242?
The severity level of CVE-2022-34242 is high.
Which versions of Adobe Character Animator are affected by CVE-2022-34242?
Adobe Character Animator version 4.4.7 (and earlier) and 22.4 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2022-34242.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-34242?
CVE-2022-34242 allows an attacker to execute code by exploiting an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-34242?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2022-34242.
How can I fix CVE-2022-34242?
To fix CVE-2022-34242, update Adobe Character Animator to version 4.4.8 or 22.4.1 or later.
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