Adobe Character Animator SVG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE number = CVE-2021-40769
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Character Animator. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of SVG images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Affected Versions
| Product | Version | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Character Animator 2021 | 4.4 and earlier versions | Windows and macOS |
Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability.
More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/character_animator/apsb21-95.html
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