CVE-2024-47442: After Effects | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

Published Nov 12, 2024
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Updated

After Effects versions 23.6.9, 24.6.2 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe After Effects<=23.6.9
Adobe After Effects>=24.0<24.6.3
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47442?

CVE-2024-47442 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47442?

To resolve CVE-2024-47442, users should update Adobe After Effects to version 24.6.3 or later.

3

What versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by CVE-2024-47442?

Adobe After Effects versions 23.6.9 and 24.6.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-47442.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2024-47442 facilitate?

CVE-2024-47442 can facilitate arbitrary code execution through an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

5

What is required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-47442?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-47442 requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.

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