PT-2021-6635 · Adobe · After Effects

Published 2021-06-08 · Updated 2021-08-31 · CVE-2021-28615

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.1

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Adobe After Effects versions 18.2 and earlier

Description The issue is related to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive memory information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file.

Recommendations For Adobe After Effects versions 18.2 and earlier, update to a version that fixes this issue to prevent exploitation. As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of files from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation. Restrict access to sensitive information and ensure that only trusted files are opened with Adobe After Effects until a patch is available.

Fix

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-01951

CVE-2021-28615

Affected Products

After Effects

References · 7

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-49.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28615 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-01951 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-28615 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/20432 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/27787 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/20045 · Telegram Post