What is the severity of CVE-2024-49537?

CVE-2024-49537 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49537?

To fix CVE-2024-49537, update Adobe After Effects to version 24.6.3 or later, or version 25.1 or later.

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-49537?

CVE-2024-49537 affects Adobe After Effects versions 24.6.2, 25.0.1, and earlier on Windows and macOS.

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-49537?

Exploiting CVE-2024-49537 could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Does CVE-2024-49537 require user interaction for exploitation?

Yes, CVE-2024-49537 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-49537

high

7.8

CWE

121 119 787

10/12/2024

18/12/2024

CVE-2024-49537: After Effects | Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

After Effects versions 24.6.2, 25.0.1 and earlier are affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe After Effects	<24.6.3
Adobe After Effects	>=25.0<25.1
Any of
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb24-95.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49537?
CVE-2024-49537 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49537?
To fix CVE-2024-49537, update Adobe After Effects to version 24.6.3 or later, or version 25.1 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-49537?
CVE-2024-49537 affects Adobe After Effects versions 24.6.2, 25.0.1, and earlier on Windows and macOS.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-49537?
Exploiting CVE-2024-49537 could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Does CVE-2024-49537 require user interaction for exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2024-49537 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.

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