CVE-2026-21328
Out-of-Bounds Write 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-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability affects Adobe After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier. It is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability, which means that the software writes data outside the boundaries of allocated memory. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user.
Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically that the victim must open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as the current user. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or taking control of your system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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