CVE-2020-3765
CVE-2020-3765 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe After Effects with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Adobe After Effects
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe After Effects versions 16.1.2 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-3765?
- Adobe After Effects versions 16.1.2 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2020-3765?
- CVE-2020-3765 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-3765 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-3765?
- CVE-2020-3765 affects Adobe After Effects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-3765?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-3765 published?
- CVE-2020-3765 was published on 2020-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:after_effects:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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