CVE-2026-34690: After Effects | Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)
Published May 12, 2026
·Updated
After Effects is 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.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Adobe After Effects=26.0, <=25.6.4
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe After Effects<25.6.5
Adobe After Effects>=26.0<26.2
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
May 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-34690?
CVE-2026-34690 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-34690?
To fix CVE-2026-34690, update Adobe After Effects to version 26.2 or later.
3
Which versions of After Effects are affected by CVE-2026-34690?
CVE-2026-34690 affects Adobe After Effects versions 26.0 and 25.6.4 and earlier.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-34690?
CVE-2026-34690 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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Does CVE-2026-34690 require user interaction for exploitation?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2026-34690 requires user interaction.