CVE-2024-20794: Adobe Animate 2024 WAV File Parsing Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Apr 11 2024(Updated: )
Animate versions 23.0.4, 24.0.1 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could lead to an application denial-of-service. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause a system crash, resulting in a denial of service. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Animate | <23.0.5 | |
| Adobe Animate | >=24.0.0<24.0.2 | |
| Any of | ||
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20794?
CVE-2024-20794 is considered to be of moderate severity due to its potential to cause application denial-of-service.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20794?
To fix CVE-2024-20794, you should update Adobe Animate to version 23.0.5 or later, or version 24.0.2 or later.
What causes CVE-2024-20794?
CVE-2024-20794 is caused by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability within Adobe Animate.
What versions of Adobe Animate are affected by CVE-2024-20794?
Affected versions of Adobe Animate include 23.0.4, 24.0.1, and earlier.
What could happen if CVE-2024-20794 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-20794 could lead to a system crash, resulting in a denial of service.
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