CVE-2024-47420: Animate | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

Published Oct 9, 2024
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Updated

Animate versions 23.0.7, 24.0.4 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.

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-2024-47420?

CVE-2024-47420 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for sensitive memory disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47420?

To fix CVE-2024-47420, update Adobe Animate to version 23.0.8 or later, or 24.0.5 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-47420?

CVE-2024-47420 affects Adobe Animate versions 23.0.7, 24.0.4, and earlier on all operating systems.

4

Can CVE-2024-47420 be exploited without user interaction?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-47420 requires user interaction, making it reliant on user behavior.

5

What potential risks does CVE-2024-47420 pose?

CVE-2024-47420 could allow an attacker to bypass mitigations such as ASLR, leading to sensitive information exposure.

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