CVE-2024-47417: Animate | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
Published Oct 9, 2024
·Updated
Animate versions 23.0.7, 24.0.4 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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>=23.0.0<23.0.8
Adobe Animate>=24.0.0<24.0.5
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Oct 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:26 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-47417?
CVE-2024-47417 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-47417?
To fix CVE-2024-47417, update Adobe Animate to version 23.0.8 or later, or version 24.0.5 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe Animate are affected by CVE-2024-47417?
Adobe Animate versions 23.0.7, 24.0.4, and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-47417.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-47417?
CVE-2024-47417 is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability.
5
What is required for exploitation of CVE-2024-47417?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-47417 requires user interaction, necessitating the victim to open a malicious file.