High · published February 10, 2026
🚨 A use-after-free vulnerability in After Effects could let someone run arbitrary code just by opening a malicious file! 🤯 Think of it like trying to use a pen that’s run out of ink — the moment you press it down, it could unexpectedly spit out ink all over your favorite notebook, creating chaos when you least expect it. If an attacker tricks a user into opening a crafted file, they could execute any code with the user's privileges. This means they could potentially access sensitive information, install malware, or even take control of the system altogether — certainly a terrifying thought! 🔥
Think of it like trying to use a pen that’s run out of ink — the moment you press it down, it could unexpectedly spit out ink all over your favorite notebook, creating chaos when you least expect it. This vulnerability occurs in After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier when the application attempts to access memory that has already been released, allowing attackers to exploit this behavior to run arbitrary code.
If an attacker tricks a user into opening a crafted file, they could execute any code with the user's privileges. This means they could potentially access sensitive information, install malware, or even take control of the system altogether — certainly a terrifying thought! 🔥 Patch to After Effects version 25.7 or later immediately to mitigate this risk. Additionally, educate users on the dangers of opening untrusted files, and consider implementing file integrity checks. 🛡️ Don't fret, security hero! With this patch, you can lock down your After Effects and keep your creative work safe! 💪✨
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| adobe/after_effects | < 25.6.4 | 25.6.4 |