CVE-2021-40753: Adobe After Effects SVG File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution

Published Nov 18, 2021
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Updated

Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious SVG 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

Event History

Nov 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40753?

CVE-2021-40753 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 and earlier.

2

How does CVE-2021-40753 affect Adobe After Effects?

CVE-2021-40753 can potentially result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user when a malicious SVG file is opened in Adobe After Effects.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40753?

CVE-2021-40753 has a severity rating of 7.8 (Critical).

4

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker crafting a malicious SVG file and enticing a user to open it in Adobe After Effects.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-40753?

Yes, Adobe has released a security update to address the memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects.

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