#VU55018 Out-of-bounds read in Character Animator


Published: 2021-07-20 | Updated: 2021-07-29

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55018

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36001

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Character Animator
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted SVG or PNG file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Character Animator: 3.0 - 3.3, 4.0 - 4.2


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/character_animator/apsb21-59.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-904/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-905/


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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