High · published February 10, 2026
⚡ Just opening a single malicious file in After Effects could trigger this nasty Use After Free vulnerability! 🎨💥 Think of this like a restaurant that allows you to place an order, but if you choose the wrong dish, it serves an unexpected surprise instead — and you’re stuck eating it! That's exactly how this bug works; it lets attackers serve up arbitrary code when you least expect it. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicous code on your machine, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or worse! It’s like letting a stranger take control of your computer just by clicking a link — absolutely terrifying!
Think of this like a restaurant that allows you to place an order, but if you choose the wrong dish, it serves an unexpected surprise instead — and you’re stuck eating it! That's exactly how this bug works; it lets attackers serve up arbitrary code when you least expect it. This Use After Free vulnerability in After Effects versions 25.6 and earlier occurs when the program improperly manages memory after releasing it, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicous code on your machine, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or worse! It’s like letting a stranger take control of your computer just by clicking a link — absolutely terrifying! To safeguard your system, upgrade to After Effects version 25.7 or later immediately. Additionally, be cautious about opening any files from untrusted sources; ensure robust antivirus protections are in place as a precaution. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be far more secure in no time! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| adobe/after_effects | < 25.6.4 | 25.6.4 |