CVE-2021-43027: Adobe After Effects TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Thu Sep 07 2023(Updated: )
Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe After Effects | <=18.4.2 | |
| Adobe After Effects | >=22.0<22.1.1 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-43027?
CVE-2021-43027 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier), which could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user.
How does CVE-2021-43027 affect Adobe After Effects?
CVE-2021-43027 affects Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier), allowing an attacker to perform a read past the end of an allocated memory structure and potentially execute code.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43027?
The severity of CVE-2021-43027 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2021-43027?
To mitigate the vulnerability, update Adobe After Effects to version 22.1.1 or later, or version 18.4.3 or later, as mentioned in the Adobe security advisory APSB21-115.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-43027?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-43027 in the Adobe security advisory APSB21-115 at the following link: [https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-115.html]
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