What is CVE-2021-40754?

CVE-2021-40754 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects versions 18.4.1 and earlier, which can result in arbitrary code execution.

How does CVE-2021-40754 impact Adobe After Effects users?

CVE-2021-40754 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects.

What is the severity rating for CVE-2021-40754?

CVE-2021-40754 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.

What is the affected version of Adobe After Effects for CVE-2021-40754?

Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-40754.

How can users protect themselves from CVE-2021-40754?

To protect against CVE-2021-40754, users should update their Adobe After Effects software to version 18.4.2 or later, as recommended by Adobe.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-40754

critical

9.3

CWE

119 788

18/11/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-40754: Adobe After Effects WAV File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution

First published: Thu Nov 18 2021(Updated: )

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

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe After Effects	<=18.4.1
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-79.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-79.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40754?
CVE-2021-40754 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects versions 18.4.1 and earlier, which can result in arbitrary code execution.
How does CVE-2021-40754 impact Adobe After Effects users?
CVE-2021-40754 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects.
What is the severity rating for CVE-2021-40754?
CVE-2021-40754 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.
What is the affected version of Adobe After Effects for CVE-2021-40754?
Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-40754.
How can users protect themselves from CVE-2021-40754?
To protect against CVE-2021-40754, users should update their Adobe After Effects software to version 18.4.2 or later, as recommended by Adobe.

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