Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe After Effects - CVE-2026-34642
Published: May 25, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU132241
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-34642
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe After Effects when parsing crafted content. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening crafted content to execute arbitrary code.
User interaction is required to open crafted content.
Affected software
Adobe After Effects
How to mitigate CVE-2026-34642
Install security update from vendor's website.
Adobe After Effects - addressed in versions 25.6.5, 26.2