CVE-2021-28610: 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 CVE-2021-28610?
CVE-2021-28610 is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe After Effects version 18.2 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28610?
The severity of CVE-2021-28610 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2021-28610 affect Adobe After Effects?
CVE-2021-28610 allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user when parsing a specially crafted file.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-28610?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-28610.
How can I fix CVE-2021-28610?
To fix CVE-2021-28610, users should update Adobe After Effects to version 18.2.1 or later, as recommended by Adobe.
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