CVE-2023-47071: ZDI-CAN-21704: Adobe After Effects MP4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Nov 17, 2023
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Updated

Adobe After Effects version 24.0.2 (and earlier) and 23.6 (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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe After Effects>=23.0<=23.6
Adobe After Effects>=24.0<24.0.2
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 17, 2023
CVE Published
10:55 AM
Data Sourced
10:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-47071?

CVE-2023-47071 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe After Effects that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory.

2

Which versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by CVE-2023-47071?

Adobe After Effects version 24.0.2 (and earlier) and 23.6 (and earlier) are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47071?

The severity of CVE-2023-47071 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-47071?

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive memory and bypass mitigations such as ASLR.

5

Is Apple macOS affected by CVE-2023-47071?

No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-47071.

6

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2023-47071?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-47071.

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-47071?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-47071 on the Adobe security advisory page: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb23-66.html

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