CVE-2021-28608: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-28608.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28608?
The severity of CVE-2021-28608 is critical with a severity score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28608?
Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-28608.
What is the impact of the vulnerability?
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-28608?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-28608.
How can I fix CVE-2021-28608?
Update Adobe After Effects to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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