CVE-2021-40755
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CVE-2021-40755 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious SGI file in the DoReadContinue function, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious SGI file in the DoReadContinue function, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | After Effects | <= 18.4.1 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-79.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-79.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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