CVE-2024-20761: Adobe Animate 2024 BMP File Parsing Out-Of-Bound Write Remote Code execution Vulnerability
Published Mar 18, 2024
·Updated
Animate versions 24.0, 23.0.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability 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
4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Animate>=23.0.0<23.0.4
Adobe Animate=24.0.0
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Mar 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20761?
CVE-2024-20761 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20761?
To fix CVE-2024-20761, update Adobe Animate to version 24.0.1 or later.
3
What are the affected versions in CVE-2024-20761?
CVE-2024-20761 affects Adobe Animate versions 24.0, 23.0.3, and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20761?
CVE-2024-20761 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
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Does CVE-2024-20761 require user interaction to be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2024-20761 requires user interaction, as a malicious file must be opened by the victim.