CVE-2021-28587

Adobe After Effects TIF file parsing out-of-bounds read information disclosure vulnerability

Description

After Effects versions 18.0 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.13% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe After Effects
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Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28587?
CVE-2021-28587 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-28587?
To fix CVE-2021-28587, 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-2021-28587 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-28587 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-2021-28587?
CVE-2021-28587 affects Adobe After Effects.
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