Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe After Effects
CVE-2026-21324

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
After Effects
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-21324?

Adobe After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier contain a vulnerability that allows for an out-of-bounds read when processing specially crafted files. This flaw can lead to unintended memory access, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user who opens the compromised file. Successful exploitation requires the user to interact with the malicious file, highlighting the importance of exercising caution with unknown file sources.

Affected Version(s)

After Effects 0 <= 25.6

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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