CVE-2023-48634 ZDI-CAN-22175: Adobe After Effects AEP File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 13 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious AEP 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-2023-48634?

CVE-2023-48634 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 Improper Input Validation 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-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48634?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe After Effects.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48634?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48634 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-2023-48634 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48634 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-23jr-m8gx-r5hh.