CVE-2021-44195
CVE-2021-44195 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe After Effects with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Adobe After Effects
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- Last modified:
Description
Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-44195?
- Adobe After Effects versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 18.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
- How severe is CVE-2021-44195?
- CVE-2021-44195 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-44195 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-44195?
- CVE-2021-44195 affects Adobe After Effects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-44195?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-44195 published?
- CVE-2021-44195 was published on 2023-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:after_effects:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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