CVE-2020-9749 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Adobe Animate version 20.5 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution. Users must be cautious when opening crafted .fla files.

Understanding CVE-2020-9749

Adobe Animate 20.5 has a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

What is CVE-2020-9749?

This CVE refers to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Animate version 20.5 and earlier, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9749

The vulnerability poses a high risk, with the potential for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, requiring user interaction to exploit by opening a malicious .fla file.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9749

Adobe Animate 20.5 vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
Exploitation: Requires user interaction through opening a crafted .fla file

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Adobe Animate
Versions: 20.5 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2020-9749 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Animate to the latest version
Avoid opening suspicious .fla files

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Educate users on safe browsing habits

Patching and Updates

Adobe has released patches to address this vulnerability