High · published October 15, 2025
⚡ An exploit lurks just a file away! A use-after-free vulnerability in Animate versions 23.0.13, 24.0.10 and earlier could let attackers execute arbitrary code with a single user interaction! 😱 Think of it like a waiter who clears a table but forgets to take away a half-eaten dish. If a customer comes back to that table, they could mistakenly consume what's left, leading to some unexpected (and unwanted) consequences! If a victim opens a malicious file, an attacker could execute any code in the context of that user's session — potentially compromising sensitive data, modifying files, or taking complete control of the system. It’s a recipe for disaster that could lead to a full system breach!
Think of it like a waiter who clears a table but forgets to take away a half-eaten dish. If a customer comes back to that table, they could mistakenly consume what's left, leading to some unexpected (and unwanted) consequences! This use-after-free vulnerability occurs when memory that is no longer needed is still accessed, allowing attackers to leverage this oversight to run arbitrary code when a malicious file is opened by the user.
If a victim opens a malicious file, an attacker could execute any code in the context of that user's session — potentially compromising sensitive data, modifying files, or taking complete control of the system. It’s a recipe for disaster that could lead to a full system breach! Immediately update Animate to versions 23.0.14 or 24.0.11 or later to eliminate this vulnerability. Educate users about the risks of opening untrusted files, and consider implementing security measures like file scanning to catch malicious content before it reaches the user. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems today! 🚀
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| adobe/animate | ≥ 23.0.0, < 23.0.15 | 23.0.15 |
| adobe/animate | ≥ 24.0.0, < 24.0.12 | 24.0.12 |