CVE-2021-28586: adobe after_effects Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 9.3v2.0HighModified
Published 28-06-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-28586 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in adobe after_effects. EPSS estimates a 3.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.3/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
3.07%
0%100%
Low · -0.11 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-06-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
After Effects version 18.0 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
High 9.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.07%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
87%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.11 pp
From 3.18% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score3.07%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Adobe1 product
- after_effects≥ unspecified, ≤ 18.0 | ≥ unspecified, ≤ None | < 18.2
1 vendor · 1 product