CVE-2021-40761: 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 the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40761.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40761?
The severity of CVE-2021-40761 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-40761?
Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-40761.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-40761?
CVE-2021-40761 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user.
How can CVE-2021-40761 be fixed?
Apply the necessary security patch provided by Adobe to fix CVE-2021-40761.