CVE-2025-54270: NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476) in Adobe Animate
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-54270 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability classified under CWE-476 affecting Adobe Animate versions 23.0.13, 24.0.10, and earlier. This vulnerability arises when the software dereferences a null pointer during processing of Animate files, leading to exposure of memory contents that should remain confidential. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious Animate file and convincing a victim to open it, triggering the vulnerability. The flaw does not allow code execution or system compromise but can disclose sensitive information residing in memory, potentially including user data or application secrets. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with attack vector local (requiring user interaction), low complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability. No patches or exploits are currently publicly available, but the vulnerability is published and should be addressed promptly. The vulnerability's exploitation scope is limited to users opening malicious files, emphasizing the importance of user awareness and file validation. This vulnerability is particularly relevant for organizations relying on Adobe Animate for multimedia content creation, where sensitive project data could be exposed.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-54270 is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive memory information when users open malicious Animate files. This could lead to leakage of intellectual property, proprietary multimedia content, or user credentials stored in memory. While the vulnerability does not enable remote code execution or system takeover, the confidentiality breach could have reputational and operational consequences, especially for creative agencies, media companies, and educational institutions using Adobe Animate extensively. The requirement for user interaction limits widespread automated exploitation but increases risk through targeted phishing or social engineering campaigns. Organizations handling sensitive multimedia projects or confidential client data are particularly vulnerable. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits once patches are released or if the vulnerability details become widely known. Overall, the impact is moderate but significant enough to warrant proactive mitigation in European contexts where Adobe Animate usage is prevalent.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Monitor Adobe's official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-54270 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict the opening of Animate files from untrusted or unknown sources through endpoint security policies and application whitelisting. 3. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious Animate files, emphasizing cautious handling of email attachments and downloads. 4. Implement network-level controls to scan and block malicious Animate files entering the organization via email gateways or file transfer systems. 5. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for anomalous behaviors associated with file processing in Adobe Animate. 6. Employ memory protection and sandboxing techniques where possible to limit the impact of memory exposure vulnerabilities. 7. Conduct regular security awareness training focused on social engineering tactics that could lead to exploitation of this vulnerability. 8. Review and limit permissions for Adobe Animate users to minimize potential exposure of sensitive data in memory. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling file sources, user behavior, and monitoring specific to the Animate environment.
Affected Countries
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden
CVE-2025-54270: NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476) in Adobe Animate
Description
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-54270 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability classified under CWE-476 affecting Adobe Animate versions 23.0.13, 24.0.10, and earlier. This vulnerability arises when the software dereferences a null pointer during processing of Animate files, leading to exposure of memory contents that should remain confidential. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious Animate file and convincing a victim to open it, triggering the vulnerability. The flaw does not allow code execution or system compromise but can disclose sensitive information residing in memory, potentially including user data or application secrets. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with attack vector local (requiring user interaction), low complexity, no privileges required, and high impact on confidentiality but no impact on integrity or availability. No patches or exploits are currently publicly available, but the vulnerability is published and should be addressed promptly. The vulnerability's exploitation scope is limited to users opening malicious files, emphasizing the importance of user awareness and file validation. This vulnerability is particularly relevant for organizations relying on Adobe Animate for multimedia content creation, where sensitive project data could be exposed.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the primary impact of CVE-2025-54270 is the potential unauthorized disclosure of sensitive memory information when users open malicious Animate files. This could lead to leakage of intellectual property, proprietary multimedia content, or user credentials stored in memory. While the vulnerability does not enable remote code execution or system takeover, the confidentiality breach could have reputational and operational consequences, especially for creative agencies, media companies, and educational institutions using Adobe Animate extensively. The requirement for user interaction limits widespread automated exploitation but increases risk through targeted phishing or social engineering campaigns. Organizations handling sensitive multimedia projects or confidential client data are particularly vulnerable. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits once patches are released or if the vulnerability details become widely known. Overall, the impact is moderate but significant enough to warrant proactive mitigation in European contexts where Adobe Animate usage is prevalent.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Monitor Adobe's official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-54270 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Until patches are released, restrict the opening of Animate files from untrusted or unknown sources through endpoint security policies and application whitelisting. 3. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious Animate files, emphasizing cautious handling of email attachments and downloads. 4. Implement network-level controls to scan and block malicious Animate files entering the organization via email gateways or file transfer systems. 5. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for anomalous behaviors associated with file processing in Adobe Animate. 6. Employ memory protection and sandboxing techniques where possible to limit the impact of memory exposure vulnerabilities. 7. Conduct regular security awareness training focused on social engineering tactics that could lead to exploitation of this vulnerability. 8. Review and limit permissions for Adobe Animate users to minimize potential exposure of sensitive data in memory. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling file sources, user behavior, and monitoring specific to the Animate environment.
Affected Countries
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Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-17T21:15:02.465Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68eef02955734f1608d3dfa6
Added to database: 10/15/2025, 12:51:53 AM
Last enriched: 10/15/2025, 1:07:15 AM
Last updated: 10/15/2025, 7:38:25 AM
Views: 7
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