CVE-2026-34642: After Effects | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

Published May 12, 2026
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Updated

After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4 and earlier are affected by a Heap-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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Adobe After Effects=26.0, <=25.6.4
Adobe After Effects<25.6.5
Adobe After Effects=26.0

Event History

May 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34642?

CVE-2026-34642 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34642?

To fix CVE-2026-34642, users should update Adobe After Effects to the latest version released after 26.0 and 25.6.4.

3

What versions of Adobe After Effects are affected by CVE-2026-34642?

CVE-2026-34642 affects Adobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4 and earlier.

4

What is a heap-based buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2026-34642?

A heap-based buffer overflow in CVE-2026-34642 allows malicious actors to exploit the memory allocation process, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

5

What conditions are required to exploit CVE-2026-34642?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-34642 requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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