7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-47066: ZDI-CAN-21705: Adobe After Effects MP4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 17 2023(Updated: )

Adobe After Effects version 24.0.2 (and earlier) and 23.6 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe After Effects>=23.0<=23.6
Adobe After Effects>=24.0<24.0.2
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe After Effects vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Adobe After Effects vulnerability is CVE-2023-47066.

  • What is the title of this vulnerability?

    The title of this vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-21705: Adobe After Effects MP4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by this vulnerability?

    Adobe After Effects version 24.0.2 and earlier, and 23.6 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-47066?

    The severity of CVE-2023-47066 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

    An attacker can leverage this vulnerability by crafting a file to execute code in the affected software.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203