CVE-2021-40754— Adobe After Effects WAV File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution
Quick assessment
Affected
Adobe After Effects
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Adobe After Effects是美国奥多比（Adobe）公司的一套视觉效果和动态图形制作软件。该软件主要用于2D和3D合成、动画制作和视觉特效制作等。 Adobe After Effects 存在安全漏洞，该漏洞允许攻击者进行任意代码执行。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2021-40754
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Adobe After Effects WAV File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious WAV file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required in that the victim must open a specially crafted file to exploit this vulnerability.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
在缓冲区结束位置之后访问内存
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Adobe After Effects 缓冲区错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Adobe After Effects是美国奥多比（Adobe）公司的一套视觉效果和动态图形制作软件。该软件主要用于2D和3D合成、动画制作和视觉特效制作等。 Adobe After Effects 存在安全漏洞，该漏洞允许攻击者进行任意代码执行。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe | After Effects | unspecified ~ 18.4.1 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2021-40754 (1)
Same Patch Batch · Adobe · 2021-11-18 · 22 CVEs total
| CVE-2021-40755 | 7.8 HIGH | Adobe After Effects SGI File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2021-42269 | 7.8 HIGH | Adobe Animate FLA File Parsing Use After Free Remote Code Execution |
| CVE-2021-42267 | 7.8 HIGH | Adobe Animate FLA File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2021-42266 | 7.8 HIGH | Adobe Animate FLA File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2021-40760 | 7.8 HIGH | Adobe After Effects M4A File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2021-40759 | 7.8 HIGH | Adobe After Effects M4A File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2021-40758 | 7.8 HIGH | Adobe After Effects WAV File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2021-40757 | 7.8 HIGH | Adobe After Effects MXF File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution |
| CVE-2021-40756 | 5.5 MEDIUM | Adobe After Effects NULL Pointer Dereference Application Denial of Service |
| CVE-2021-42268 | 5.5 MEDIUM | Adobe Animate FLA File Parsing Null Pointer Dereference Application Denial of Service |
| CVE-2021-40761 | 5.5 MEDIUM | Adobe After Effects NULL Pointer Dereference Application Denial of Service |
| CVE-2021-43017 | 4.2 MEDIUM | Adobe Creative Cloud DLL Hijacking Local Application Denial of Service |
| CVE-2021-40733 | Adobe Animate Memory Corruption Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution | |
| CVE-2021-40751 | Adobe After Effects M4A File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution | |
| CVE-2021-40752 | Adobe After Effects M4A File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution | |
| CVE-2021-40753 | Adobe After Effects SVG File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution | |
| CVE-2021-42270 | Adobe Animate BMP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2021-42271 | Adobe Animate BMP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2021-42272 | Adobe Animate GIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2021-42524 | Adobe Animate BMP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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