CVE-2021-28606: Adobe After Effects Stack Overflow vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution
Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by a Stack-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.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-28606.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28606?
The severity of CVE-2021-28606 is critical with a score of 7.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-28606?
Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-28606.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-28606?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-28606 by leveraging a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file, leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-28606?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-28606.
How can I fix CVE-2021-28606?
Update Adobe After Effects to version 18.3 or later to fix CVE-2021-28606.