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CVE-2021-42524

UnknownEPSS 2.72%

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CVE-2021-42524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Animate version 21.0.9 (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 BMP file.. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Animate version 21.0.9 (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 BMP file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.72%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAnimate<= 21.0.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42524?
Adobe Animate version 21.0.9 (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 BMP file.
How severe is CVE-2021-42524?
Severity scoring for CVE-2021-42524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42524?
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