CVE-2024-45156: Animate | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)
First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Animate | <23.0.9 | |
| Adobe Animate | >=24.0.0<24.0.5 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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