CVE-2021-40763

Adobe Character Animator Memory Corruption could lead to Arbitrary code execution

Description

Adobe Character Animator version 4.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a WAF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.89% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Character Animator (Preview 4)
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40763?
CVE-2021-40763 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40763?
To fix CVE-2021-40763, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-40763 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-40763 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-40763?
CVE-2021-40763 affects Adobe Character Animator (Preview 4).
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