High · published February 10, 2026
⚡ An out-of-bounds read in After Effects could let crafty attackers peek into memory beyond their reach! Just one malicious file opened could lead to code execution. 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky waiter who decides to check the kitchen's secrets while you're distracted. They can read whatever they want from the pantry, and you won't even know it happened! If exploiters manage to pull this off, they could run arbitrary code as the current user, leading to anything from data theft to a total system compromise. Imagine your creative projects getting hijacked while you’re just trying to edit videos—absolutely devastating!
Think of it like a sneaky waiter who decides to check the kitchen's secrets while you're distracted. They can read whatever they want from the pantry, and you won't even know it happened! This vulnerability allows an attacker to read memory locations that extend beyond allocated boundaries when parsing a specially crafted file in After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier. It requires the user to open a malicious file, making it a user interaction-based exploit.
If exploiters manage to pull this off, they could run arbitrary code as the current user, leading to anything from data theft to a total system compromise. Imagine your creative projects getting hijacked while you’re just trying to edit videos—absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, update After Effects to version 25.7 or later immediately. Remind your team to be cautious with any files from untrusted sources, and consider implementing strict file handling policies. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you're on your way to becoming a security hero! 🚀
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| adobe/after_effects | < 25.6.4 | 25.6.4 |