CVE-2021-35993: Adobe After Effects PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Adobe After Effects version 18.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds Write 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.
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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-2021-35993.
What is the severity of the CVE-2021-35993 vulnerability?
The severity of the CVE-2021-35993 vulnerability is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which version of Adobe After Effects is affected by CVE-2021-35993 vulnerability?
Adobe After Effects version 18.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by the CVE-2021-35993 vulnerability.
What is the impact of the CVE-2021-35993 vulnerability?
The CVE-2021-35993 vulnerability could allow an attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How can I fix the CVE-2021-35993 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2021-35993 vulnerability, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Adobe After Effects.