CVE-2021-40756: Adobe After Effects NULL Pointer Dereference Application Denial of Service
Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Null pointer dereference vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40756?
CVE-2021-40756 is a Null pointer dereference vulnerability in Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) that can be exploited to achieve an application denial-of-service.
How does CVE-2021-40756 impact Adobe After Effects?
CVE-2021-40756 can lead to an application denial-of-service in Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier).
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-40756?
No, CVE-2021-40756 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in Adobe After Effects?
To mitigate the vulnerability, update Adobe After Effects to version 18.4.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40756?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-40756 in the Adobe After Effects security bulletin APSB21-79.