CVE-2026-21322
Out-of-Bounds Read in Adobe After Effects Enables Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-02-10
Last updated on: 2026-02-11
Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adobe | after_effects | to 25.6.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability affects Adobe After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier. It is an out-of-bounds read issue that occurs when the software parses a specially crafted file. This flaw allows reading past the end of an allocated memory structure, which can be exploited by an attacker.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs the victim to open a malicious file. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute code with the same privileges as the current user.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This means an attacker could potentially run malicious code, steal data, or perform unauthorized actions on your system.
Since exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), the risk depends on the likelihood of encountering such files.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources in After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier.
Since exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file, exercising caution with file handling is critical.
Additionally, update After Effects to a version later than 25.6 once a patch is available.