CVE-2021-44188: Adobe After Effects 3GP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution 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-2021-44188?
CVE-2021-44188 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier).
How does CVE-2021-44188 impact Adobe After Effects?
CVE-2021-44188 allows an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user by exploiting the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44188?
CVE-2021-44188 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
Which versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by CVE-2021-44188?
Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-44188.
How can I fix CVE-2021-44188?
To fix CVE-2021-44188, it is recommended to update Adobe After Effects to the latest version provided by Adobe.
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