7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-48633: ZDI-CAN-22173: Adobe After Effects AEP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Dec 13 2023(Updated: )

Adobe After Effects versions 24.0.3 (and earlier) and 23.6.0 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe After Effects<=23.6.0
Adobe After Effects>=24.0<=24.0.3
Any of
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-48633?

    CVE-2023-48633 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-48633?

    The fix for CVE-2023-48633 is to update Adobe After Effects to version 24.0.4 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-48633?

    CVE-2023-48633 affects Adobe After Effects versions 24.0.3 and earlier, as well as 23.6.0 and earlier.

  • What could happen if CVE-2023-48633 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2023-48633 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-48633?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2023-48633 requires user interaction to open a malicious file.

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