PT-2020-4602 · Adobe · After Effects

Published 2020-10-20 · Updated 2020-10-29 · CVE-2020-24418

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Adobe After Effects version 17.1.1 and earlier

Description The issue is related to an out-of-bounds read when parsing a crafted .aepx file, potentially allowing an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user. This requires user interaction to exploit. The vulnerability is associated with a buffer read beyond allocated memory, which could be leveraged by an attacker to achieve remote code execution in the context of the current user.

Recommendations For Adobe After Effects version 17.1.1 and earlier, update to a version that addresses this issue to prevent potential code execution by an attacker. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-05151

CVE-2020-24418

Affected Products

After Effects

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24418 · Security Note
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb20-62.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-05151 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-24418 · Vendor Advisory