CVE-2024-20797
CVE-2024-20797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Animate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18512
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Adobe Animate
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Animate versions 23.0.4, 24.0.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20797?
- Animate versions 23.0.4, 24.0.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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-2024-20797?
- CVE-2024-20797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-20797 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-20797?
- CVE-2024-20797 affects Adobe Animate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-20797?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-20797 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-20797 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18512.
- When was CVE-2024-20797 published?
- CVE-2024-20797 was published on 2024-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:animate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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