CVE-2021-28614: Adobe After Effects Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by an Our-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive memory information and cause a denial of service in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe After Effects<=18.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28614?

CVE-2021-28614 is an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) when parsing a specially crafted file.

2

How does CVE-2021-28614 impact Adobe After Effects?

CVE-2021-28614 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive memory information and cause a denial of service in the context of the current user.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28614?

The severity of CVE-2021-28614 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-28614?

Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-28614.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2021-28614?

Update Adobe After Effects to a version later than 18.2 to mitigate CVE-2021-28614.

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