Product:
Animate
Summary
Animate versions 23.0.13, 24.0.10 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could lead to memory exposure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive memory information. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 5.5 | CVE-2025-54270 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must create a malicious file that, when opened by a victim using the affected versions of Animate, triggers the NULL Pointer Dereference. This requires the victim to interact with the file, which could be delivered through various means such as email or file sharing. Once the file is opened, the attacker can potentially access sensitive memory information.
Affected Products
- Animate versions 23.0.13 and earlier: Vulnerable to NULL Pointer Dereference leading to memory exposure.
- Animate versions 24.0.10 and earlier: Also affected by the same vulnerability allowing for sensitive information disclosure.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update to the latest version of Animate as soon as it becomes available. Additionally, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and ensure that their security settings are configured to minimize risks associated with file interactions.