What is CVE-2021-28604?

CVE-2021-28604 is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) that can allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2021-28604?

CVE-2021-28604 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as critical.

How is Adobe After Effects affected by CVE-2021-28604?

Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-28604.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-28604?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-28604 by leveraging the Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file, resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28604?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-28604 on the Adobe security advisory page: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-49.html

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CVE-2021-28604

critical

9.3

CWE

787 122 119

24/8/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-28604: Adobe After Effects heap corruption vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution

First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )

Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe After Effects	<=18.2
Microsoft Windows

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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-49.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28604?
CVE-2021-28604 is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) that can allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2021-28604?
CVE-2021-28604 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as critical.
How is Adobe After Effects affected by CVE-2021-28604?
Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-28604.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-28604?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-28604 by leveraging the Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file, resulting in arbitrary code execution.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28604?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-28604 on the Adobe security advisory page: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-49.html

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