CVE-2023-48632 ZDI-CAN-22172: Adobe After Effects AEP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 13 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe After Effects allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious file.

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-2023-48632?

CVE-2023-48632 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe After Effects, published on 13 Dec 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 versions 24.0.3 (and earlier) and 23.6.0 (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-2023-48632?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe After Effects.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48632?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48632 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-2023-48632 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48632 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q993-vp3w-9j4h.