Adobe After Effects Vulnerability: Arbitrary Code Execution via Malicious File
CVE-2024-41859

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
After Effects
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-41859?

Adobe After Effects versions 23.6.6, 24.5 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows for potential arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This security flaw requires user interaction, specifically the opening of a malicious file, to exploit. Users of affected versions are urged to apply any available patches and to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts that may lead to opening compromised files.

Affected Version(s)

After Effects 0 <= 24.5

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/a...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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