CVE-2021-35995: Adobe After Effects MP4 File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 2, 2021
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Updated

Adobe After Effects version 18.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Improper input validation vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose arbitrary memory information 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

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-2021-35995.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35995?

The severity of CVE-2021-35995 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.

3

Which versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by CVE-2021-35995?

Adobe After Effects version 18.2.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-35995.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-35995?

The impact of CVE-2021-35995 is the disclosure of arbitrary memory information in the context of the current user.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-35995?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-35995.

6

How can I fix CVE-2021-35995?

To fix CVE-2021-35995, you should update Adobe After Effects to version 18.2.2 or later.

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