CVE-2026-34642: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe After Effects
After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34642 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4, and earlier. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the user opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No official fix or patch has been published by Adobe as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system within the user's context. The attack requires user interaction, limiting automatic exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented by Adobe.
CVE-2026-34642: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe After Effects
Description
After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34642 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4, and earlier. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the user opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No official fix or patch has been published by Adobe as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system within the user's context. The attack requires user interaction, limiting automatic exploitation. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented by Adobe.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T17:30:36.492Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a036543cbff5d861008c571
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 5:37:07 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 7:10:52 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 4:52:16 AM
Views: 2
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