CVE-2021-28607: Adobe After Effects heap corruption vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution
First published: Tue Jun 08 2021(Updated: )
Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by a heap corruption 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-28607.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28607?
The severity of CVE-2021-28607 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28607?
Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-28607.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-28607?
An unauthenticated attacker could leverage CVE-2021-28607 to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user by exploiting the heap corruption vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-28607?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-28607.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28607?
Update Adobe After Effects to version 18.3 or later to fix CVE-2021-28607.
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