CVE-2024-20797: Out-of-bounds access vulnerability in Adobe Animate that directly changes the rip when parsing FLA files.
Animate versions 23.0.4, 24.0.1 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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-20797?
CVE-2024-20797 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20797?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20797, upgrade Adobe Animate to version 23.0.5 or later or to version 24.0.2 or later.
What versions of Adobe Animate are affected by CVE-2024-20797?
CVE-2024-20797 affects Adobe Animate versions 23.0.4, 24.0.1, and earlier.
Can CVE-2024-20797 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker could potentially exploit CVE-2024-20797 remotely by crafting a specific file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20797?
CVE-2024-20797 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that may allow attackers to read past the end of an allocated memory structure.