CVE-2022-27783: Adobe After Effects Stack Buffer Overflow Could Lead To RCE
First published: Tue Apr 12 2022(Updated: )
Adobe After Effects versions 22.2.1 (and earlier) and 18.4.5 (and earlier) are affected by a stack overflow vulnerability due to insecure handling of a crafted file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted file in After Effects.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe After Effects | <=18.4.5 | |
| Adobe After Effects | >=22.0<=22.2.1 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Adobe After Effects vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Adobe After Effects vulnerability is CVE-2022-27783.
Which versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by this vulnerability?
Adobe After Effects versions 22.2.1 (and earlier) and 18.4.5 (and earlier) are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-27783 vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2022-27783 vulnerability is critical with a severity value of 7.8.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction in that a crafted file needs to be opened.
Is Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by this vulnerability.
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