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CVE-2021-40751

UnknownEPSS 2.31%

Last modified

CVE-2021-40751 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe After Effects version 18.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious .m4a file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required in that the victim must open a specially crafted file to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe After Effects version 18.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious .m4a file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required in that the victim must open a specially crafted file to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.31%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAfter Effects<= 18.4.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40751?
Adobe After Effects version 18.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious .m4a file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required in that the victim must open a specially crafted file to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-40751?
Severity scoring for CVE-2021-40751 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40751?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST