CVE-2021-40752: Adobe After Effects M4A File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40752?
CVE-2021-40752 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects version 18.4 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40752?
CVE-2021-40752 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2021-40752 occur?
CVE-2021-40752 occurs due to insecure handling of a malicious .m4a file in Adobe After Effects.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2021-40752?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2021-40752 can potentially execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
How can CVE-2021-40752 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2021-40752, update Adobe After Effects to version 18.4.1 or later, as recommended by Adobe.