Learn about CVE-2021-44195 affecting Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 and 18.4.2 with an out-of-bounds read vulnerability leading to memory disclosure. Take immediate steps for mitigation.
Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 and 18.4.2 are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory. This CVE was published on September 7, 2023.
Understanding CVE-2021-44195
What is CVE-2021-44195?
Adobe After Effects is prone to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that may result in the exposure of critical memory content, potentially bypassing ASLR mitigations.
The Impact of CVE-2021-44195
This vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker through user interaction, requiring the victim to open a malicious file.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-44195
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Adobe After Effects allows for an out-of-bounds read, posing a risk of sensitive memory disclosure.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Apply patches provided by Adobe to address the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in After Effects.