CVE-2021-40758: Adobe After Effects WAV File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution
Published Nov 18, 2021
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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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Adobe After Effects<=18.4.1
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Event History
Nov 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40758.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-40758?
CVE-2021-40758 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
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What software is affected by CVE-2021-40758?
Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-40758.
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What is the impact of CVE-2021-40758?
CVE-2021-40758 can potentially result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
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How can CVE-2021-40758 be fixed?
Upgrade to Adobe After Effects version 18.4.2 or later to fix CVE-2021-40758.