CVE-2024-45156: Animate | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

Published Dec 10, 2024
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Updated

Animate versions 23.0.8, 24.0.5 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference 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<23.0.9
Adobe Animate>=24.0.0<24.0.5
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45156?

CVE-2024-45156 is classified with a medium severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45156?

To mitigate CVE-2024-45156, users should update Adobe Animate to version 23.0.9 or later, or 24.0.6 or later.

3

What versions of Adobe Animate are affected by CVE-2024-45156?

Adobe Animate versions 23.0.8, 24.0.5, and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-45156.

4

What can happen if CVE-2024-45156 is successfully exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2024-45156 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

5

Does CVE-2024-45156 require user interaction for exploitation?

Yes, CVE-2024-45156 requires user interaction as it involves opening a malicious file.

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