CVE-2021-28587: Adobe After Effects TIF file parsing out-of-bounds read information disclosure vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2021
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Updated

After Effects versions 18.0 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe After Effects<18.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28587?

CVE-2021-28587 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for memory disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28587?

To fix CVE-2021-28587, update Adobe After Effects to version 18.2 or later.

3

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2021-28587?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2021-28587 to disclose sensitive memory and potentially bypass security mitigations like ASLR.

4

Which versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by CVE-2021-28587?

CVE-2021-28587 affects Adobe After Effects versions 18.0 and earlier.

5

Does CVE-2021-28587 require user interaction for exploitation?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-28587 requires user interaction.

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