CVE-2021-40751: Adobe After Effects M4A File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution
Published Nov 18, 2021
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Adobe After Effects version 18.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious .m4a file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required in that the victim must open a specially crafted file to exploit this vulnerability.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Adobe After Effects<=18.4.1
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Event History
Nov 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40751.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-40751?
The severity of CVE-2021-40751 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
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Which software is affected by CVE-2021-40751?
Adobe After Effects version 18.4 (and earlier) is affected.
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How does CVE-2021-40751 exploit the vulnerability?
CVE-2021-40751 exploits a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious .m4a file.
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What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-40751?
CVE-2021-40751 can potentially result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.