PT-2026-40173 · Adobe · After Effects

Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12 · CVE-2026-34642

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions After Effects versions 25.6.4 and earlier After Effects version 26.0

Description A heap-based buffer overflow (a condition where a program writes more data to a heap-allocated memory block than it can hold) could lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. This issue requires user interaction, specifically the opening of a malicious file.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Heap Based Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Related Identifiers

BDU:2026-06657

CVE-2026-34642

Affected Products

After Effects

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34642 · Security Note
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb26-48.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2026-06657 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/2054340992375939520 · Twitter Post