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CVE-2021-40763

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.55%

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CVE-2021-40763 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Character Animator version 4.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a WAF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Character Animator version 4.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a WAF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeCharacter Animator<= 4.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40763?
Adobe Character Animator version 4.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a WAF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-40763?
CVE-2021-40763 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40763?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST