CVE-2021-28601: Adobe After Effects NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability
Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by a Null pointer dereference vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28601?
CVE-2021-28601 has been classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28601?
To mitigate CVE-2021-28601, update Adobe After Effects to version 18.2.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-28601?
CVE-2021-28601 affects Adobe After Effects versions 18.2 and earlier.
Can CVE-2021-28601 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2021-28601 requires an attacker to provide a specially crafted file to the user.
What impact does CVE-2021-28601 have?
CVE-2021-28601 can lead to an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user.