Vulnerability identifier: #VU53938

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28604

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe After Effects
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe After Effects: 18.0 - 18.2, 17.0.0 - 17.1.3, 16.0 - 16.1.2, 15.0 - 15.1.2, 14.0 - 14.2.1, 13.0 - 13.8.0, 12.0 - 12.2, 11.0 - 11.0.2, 10.0 - 10.5.1

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-49.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.