#VU50525 Out-of-bounds write in Animate


Published: 2021-02-09 | Updated: 2021-02-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50525

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21052

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Animate
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing FLA files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Animate: 20.0 - 21.0.2


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb21-11.html
http://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-20-138


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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