Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe After Effects - CVE-2021-28603
Published: June 9, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53937
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-2021-28603
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 on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Adobe After Effects
How to mitigate CVE-2021-28603
Install updates from vendor's website.
Adobe After Effects - update to 18.2.1