What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-36018.

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-36018?

Adobe After Effects version 18.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-36018.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36018?

The severity of CVE-2021-36018 is medium (3.3).

What is the impact of CVE-2021-36018?

CVE-2021-36018 allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive memory information in the context of the current user.

How can the CVE-2021-36018 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2021-36018 vulnerability can be exploited by leveraging an out-of-bounds read flaw when parsing a specially crafted file.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-36018?

Yes, Adobe has released a security update to address the CVE-2021-36018 vulnerability. Please refer to the Adobe security bulletin (APSB21-54) for more information and to download the necessary updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-36018

medium

4.3

CWE

125

2/9/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-36018: Adobe After Effects PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Thu Sep 02 2021(Updated: )

Adobe After Effects version 18.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe After Effects 2025	<=18.2.1
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-54.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-54.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-36018.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-36018?
Adobe After Effects version 18.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-36018.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36018?
The severity of CVE-2021-36018 is medium (3.3).
What is the impact of CVE-2021-36018?
CVE-2021-36018 allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive memory information in the context of the current user.
How can the CVE-2021-36018 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2021-36018 vulnerability can be exploited by leveraging an out-of-bounds read flaw when parsing a specially crafted file.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-36018?
Yes, Adobe has released a security update to address the CVE-2021-36018 vulnerability. Please refer to the Adobe security bulletin (APSB21-54) for more information and to download the necessary updates.

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