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

Published Dec 13, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe After Effects<=23.6.0
Adobe After Effects>=24.0<=24.0.3
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 13, 2023
CVE Published
01:30 PM
Data Sourced
01:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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