CVE-2024-20796: Adobe Animation SWF File Parsing Memory Corruption
Animate versions 23.0.4, 24.0.1 and earlier are 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 the severity of CVE-2024-20796?
CVE-2024-20796 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive memory disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20796?
To fix CVE-2024-20796, update Adobe Animate to version 23.0.5 or later, or to version 24.0.2 or later.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2024-20796?
Adobe Animate versions 23.0.4 and earlier, as well as 24.0.1 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2024-20796.
Can CVE-2024-20796 be exploited without user interaction?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-20796 requires user interaction, making it less likely for a remote attack.
What impact does CVE-2024-20796 have on system security?
CVE-2024-20796 may allow an attacker to bypass security mitigations like ASLR and access sensitive information.