CVE-2023-47070 ZDI-CAN-21708: Adobe After Effects MP4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 17 Nov 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious MP4 file in Adobe After Effects.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-47070?

CVE-2023-47070 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects, published on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Adobe After Effects version 24.0.2 (and earlier) and 23.6 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47070?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe After Effects.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47070?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47070 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-2023-47070 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-47070 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-v24x-wc6g-xg5m.