Advisory Details

April 26th, 2024

Adobe After Effects AEP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-24-406
ZDI-CAN-22173

CVE ID CVE-2023-48633
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS After Effects
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe After Effects. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of AEP files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb23-75.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-09-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-04-26 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
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