CVE-2021-44193: Adobe After Effects MOV 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
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe After Effects 2025 | <=18.4.2 | |
| Adobe After Effects 2025 | >=22.0<22.1.1 | |
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44193?
CVE-2021-44193 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier) that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory.
How does CVE-2021-44193 affect Adobe After Effects?
CVE-2021-44193 affects Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier) by allowing an attacker to leverage the vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44193?
The severity of CVE-2021-44193 is low, with a CVSS severity score of 3.3.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-44193 requires user interaction and can be accomplished by an attacker leveraging the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe After Effects.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-44193?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2021-44193.
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