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CVE-2021-28609:
Adobe After Effects vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Adobe After Effects version 18.2 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability (CVE-2021-28609) when parsing specially crafted files. The vulnerability was disclosed and addressed in Adobe's security bulletin released in 2021 (Adobe Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125) with a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (Medium). The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, with attack vector parameters of CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive memory information in the context of the current user. The vulnerability only affects confidentiality, with no impact on integrity or availability (Adobe Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Adobe has addressed this vulnerability in After Effects versions after 18.2. Users are advised to update to the latest version of the software to mitigate this security risk (Adobe Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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