{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/after-effects-25.6.4/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-34644"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["After Effects (\u003c= 26.0)","After Effects 25.6.4"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["integer overflow","arbitrary code execution","user interaction"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Adobe Systems Incorporated"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAdobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4, and earlier are susceptible to an integer overflow or wraparound vulnerability, as detailed in CVE-2026-34644. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, specifically the opening of a specially crafted, malicious file within After Effects. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who regularly handle project files from untrusted sources, as successful exploitation could lead to system compromise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious Adobe After Effects project file (.aep or similar) designed to trigger an integer overflow during processing.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker distributes the malicious file to the victim, potentially through phishing, social engineering, or other means.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe victim, unaware of the threat, opens the malicious file using a vulnerable version of Adobe After Effects (\u0026lt;= 26.0, 25.6.4).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring file parsing, the integer overflow occurs, leading to memory corruption.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe memory corruption allows the attacker to overwrite critical data structures within the After Effects process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the corrupted memory to inject and execute arbitrary code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker\u0026rsquo;s code executes within the context of the current user, granting them the same privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker can then perform malicious actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or gaining persistent access to the system.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-34644 allows for arbitrary code execution within the context of the user running After Effects. The vulnerability requires user interaction, limiting the scale of potential attacks. However, if successful, attackers can gain complete control over the user\u0026rsquo;s system, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or further network compromise. Targeted attacks against individuals in creative fields could result in significant financial and reputational damage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade Adobe After Effects to a version beyond 26.0 or 25.6.4 to patch CVE-2026-34644 as recommended by Adobe.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted sources to mitigate the user interaction component.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u0026ldquo;Detect Suspicious After Effects File Opening\u0026rdquo; to identify potential exploitation attempts by monitoring process creations related to After Effects opening unusual files.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider using application control solutions to restrict the execution of unauthorized code within the After Effects process to limit the impact of successful exploitation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-12T18:27:29Z","date_published":"2026-05-12T18:27:29Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-34644-after-effects-integer-overflow/","summary":"Adobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4 and earlier are affected by an Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user if a victim opens a malicious file.","title":"CVE-2026-34644: Adobe After Effects Integer Overflow Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-34644-after-effects-integer-overflow/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — After Effects 25.6.4","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}