CVE-2025-61804CWE-122

CVE-2025-61804

High · published October 15, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
17.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A malicious file is the key to unlocking a heap of trouble! 🎉 A heap-based buffer overflow in Animate could let attackers run arbitrary code simply by tricking a user into opening that file. Think of it like a restaurant menu that allows anyone to add a secret dish without the chef knowing. If the dish is bad, it can ruin the whole dining experience! An attacker could execute any code they want on the victim's system, potentially stealing data or compromising the entire device. This is particularly concerning because the user’s interaction is necessary, making it a surprisingly sneaky attack vector!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant menu that allows anyone to add a secret dish without the chef knowing. If the dish is bad, it can ruin the whole dining experience! This vulnerability allows for a heap-based buffer overflow, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user when a malicious file is opened.

What to do

An attacker could execute any code they want on the victim's system, potentially stealing data or compromising the entire device. This is particularly concerning because the user’s interaction is necessary, making it a surprisingly sneaky attack vector! Update Animate to version 23.0.14 or 24.0.11 or later immediately. Train users to be cautious when opening files from unknown sources and implement security measures to mitigate risks related to user interactions. You've got this! Patch up, stay vigilant, and keep your environment secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00267 · 17.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2025-10-15T05:15Z
Affected products (2)
ProductVersionsFixed in
adobe/animate≥ 23.0.0, < 23.0.1523.0.15
adobe/animate≥ 24.0.0, < 24.0.1224.0.12
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 OCT 00:18Z
    Animate | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
    cvelistv5