CVE-2021-28616: Adobe After Effects Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability
First published: Tue Jun 08 2021(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.
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 for this Adobe After Effects vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe After Effects vulnerability is CVE-2021-28616.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28616 vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2021-28616 vulnerability is high, with a severity value of 7.1.
How does this vulnerability affect Adobe After Effects?
This vulnerability affects Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier).
What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive memory information and cause a denial of service.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Adobe After Effects to a version later than 18.2.
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