What is CVE-2023-22238?

CVE-2023-22238 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe After Effects versions 23.1 (and earlier) and 22.6.3 (and earlier).

How does CVE-2023-22238 affect Adobe After Effects?

CVE-2023-22238 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting the vulnerability in Adobe After Effects.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22238?

CVE-2023-22238 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How can CVE-2023-22238 be exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2023-22238 requires user interaction, where the victim must open a malicious file in Adobe After Effects.

How can I fix CVE-2023-22238?

To fix CVE-2023-22238, users should update their Adobe After Effects software to version 23.2.0 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-22238

high

7.8

CWE

787

17/2/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-22238: Adobe After Effects Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Feb 17 2023(Updated: )

After Affects versions 23.1 (and earlier), 22.6.3 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution 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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe After Effects	>=22.0.0<22.6.4
Adobe After Effects	>=23.0.0<23.2.0
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb23-02.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22238?
CVE-2023-22238 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe After Effects versions 23.1 (and earlier) and 22.6.3 (and earlier).
How does CVE-2023-22238 affect Adobe After Effects?
CVE-2023-22238 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting the vulnerability in Adobe After Effects.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-22238?
CVE-2023-22238 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can CVE-2023-22238 be exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2023-22238 requires user interaction, where the victim must open a malicious file in Adobe After Effects.
How can I fix CVE-2023-22238?
To fix CVE-2023-22238, users should update their Adobe After Effects software to version 23.2.0 or later.

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