#VU57686 Out-of-bounds write in Animate


Published: 2021-10-27 | Updated: 2021-10-28

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57686

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-2021-42271

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 BMP files. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Animate: 21.0.9


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb21-105.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1253/


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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