CVE-2021-43755: Adobe After Effects Memory Corruption could lead to Arbitrary Code Execution

Published Jun 15, 2022
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Updated

Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adobe After Effects<=18.4.2
Adobe After Effects>=22.0<22.1.1
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-43755.

2

Which versions of Adobe After Effects are affected?

Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier) are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43755?

The severity of CVE-2021-43755 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability can potentially result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-43755?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

6

How can I fix CVE-2021-43755?

To fix CVE-2021-43755, update Adobe After Effects to version 22.1.1 or later.

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