CVE-2021-40755

Adobe After Effects SGI File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution

Published Nov 18, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious SGI file in the DoReadContinue function, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-27920 Adobe After Effects version 18.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious SGI file in the DoReadContinue function, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Adobe After Effects SGI File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution Adobe After Effects SGI File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
adobe
Published
Updated
Apr 23, 2025, 7:21 PM
Reserved
Sep 8, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 18, 2021, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:07 AM