CVE-2021-44190: Adobe After Effects MP4 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 that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. 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-2021-44190?
CVE-2021-44190 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe After Effects that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory.
Which versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by CVE-2021-44190?
Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 and earlier, and 18.4.2 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2021-44190.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44190?
CVE-2021-44190 has a severity rating of 3.3 (low).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-44190?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-44190 by leveraging the out-of-bounds read vulnerability to disclose sensitive memory.
Is ASLR bypassed by CVE-2021-44190?
Yes, CVE-2021-44190 can bypass mitigations such as ASLR.
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