CVE-2020-3765 Memory corruption in Adobe After Effects
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe After Effects allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-3765?
CVE-2020-3765 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects, published on 20 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-3765?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe After Effects.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3765?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-3765 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-3765 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-3765 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe After Effects
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- CVE-2021-28571 Adobe After Effects improper neutralization of special elements could lead to remote code execution
- CVE-2021-28570 Adobe After Effects uncontrolled search path element vulnerability could lead to remote code execution
- CVE-2026-48274 After Effects | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
- CVE-2026-48367 After Effects | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-568g-vvx2-2rr3.