CVE-2021-40759

Adobe After Effects M4A File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution

Description

Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (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.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.63% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe After Effects
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40759?
CVE-2021-40759 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40759?
To fix CVE-2021-40759, 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-2021-40759 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-40759 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-40759?
CVE-2021-40759 affects Adobe After Effects.
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