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CVE-2024-20761

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2024-20761 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Animate versions 24.0, 23.0.3 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 file.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Animate versions 24.0, 23.0.3 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 file.

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
0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAnimate>= 23.0.0, < 23.0.4
AdobeAnimate24.0.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20761?
Animate versions 24.0, 23.0.3 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 file.
How severe is CVE-2024-20761?
CVE-2024-20761 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20761?
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