CVE-2020-9750 : What You Need to Know

Adobe Animate version 20.5 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This CVE was published on October 20, 2020.

Understanding CVE-2020-9750

Adobe Animate 20.5 has a security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting an out-of-bounds read issue.

What is CVE-2020-9750?

The vulnerability in Adobe Animate version 20.5 and earlier allows for an out-of-bounds read, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploiting this vulnerability requires user interaction, where a victim must open a specially crafted .fla file in Animate.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9750

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as high, with a CVSS base score of 7.8. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system are all at risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9750

Adobe Animate 20.5 vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125), allowing attackers to read data beyond the bounds of an allocated memory buffer.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Adobe Animate
Vendor: Adobe
Versions Affected: 20.5 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Exploitation: Victim must open a crafted .fla file in Animate

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-9750 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Animate to the latest version.
Avoid opening untrusted .fla files.
Exercise caution while interacting with unknown or suspicious files.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and file handling.
Implement security measures like firewalls and antivirus software.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Adobe to address the vulnerability in Adobe Animate.