7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-52988: Animate | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

Animate versions 23.0.8, 24.0.5 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe Animate>=23.0.0<23.0.9
Adobe Animate>=24.0.0<24.0.6
Any of
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-52988?

    CVE-2024-52988 is classified as a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-52988?

    To fix CVE-2024-52988, update Adobe Animate to version 23.0.9 or higher or 24.0.6 or higher.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2024-52988?

    Adobe Animate versions 23.0.8, 24.0.5 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-52988.

  • Does CVE-2024-52988 require user interaction for exploitation?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-52988 requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.

  • What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2024-52988?

    CVE-2024-52988 affects Adobe Animate applications but does not impact underlying operating systems like macOS or Windows.

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