CVE-2020-24418

Adobe After Effects Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

Description

Adobe After Effects version 17.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted .aepx file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.18% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe After Effects
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24418?
CVE-2020-24418 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-24418?
To fix CVE-2020-24418, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-24418 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-24418 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-24418?
CVE-2020-24418 affects Adobe After Effects.
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