CVE-2021-35994: Adobe After Effects JPEG2000 Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 2, 2021
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe After Effects<=18.2.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe After Effects vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe After Effects vulnerability is CVE-2021-35994.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35994?

The severity of CVE-2021-35994 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does the vulnerability CVE-2021-35994 affect Adobe After Effects?

The vulnerability CVE-2021-35994 affects Adobe After Effects version 18.2.1 (and earlier), allowing an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-35994?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-35994 by leveraging the out-of-bounds write vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file.

5

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2021-35994?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-35994.

6

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-35994?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-35994 in the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-54 at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-54.html.

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