CVE-2021-44195: Adobe After Effects JPEG 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-2021-44195?
CVE-2021-44195 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe After Effects that could lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory.
Which versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by CVE-2021-44195?
Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-44195.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44195?
The severity of CVE-2021-44195 is rated as low with a severity value of 3.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-44195?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2021-44195 by leveraging the out-of-bounds read vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR and gain access to sensitive memory.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2021-44195?
No, neither Apple macOS nor Microsoft Windows are vulnerable to CVE-2021-44195.
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