{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/after-effects-26.0/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-34642"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["After Effects (26.0)","After Effects (25.6.4)"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["cve-2026-34642","heap-based buffer overflow","arbitrary code execution","adobe after effects","exploitation"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Adobe"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAdobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4, and earlier are susceptible to a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-34642. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. However, this vulnerability necessitates user interaction; a victim must open a specially crafted, malicious file for the exploit to be triggered. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who routinely handle After Effects project files from untrusted sources, potentially leading 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 After Effects project file designed to trigger the heap-based buffer overflow.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker distributes the malicious file to potential victims via email, shared drives, or other file-sharing mechanisms.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe victim, unaware of the file\u0026rsquo;s malicious nature, opens the file using a vulnerable version of Adobe After Effects (26.0, 25.6.4, or earlier).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon opening, the crafted file exploits the heap-based buffer overflow within After Effects during the parsing or rendering process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe buffer overflow allows the attacker to overwrite memory locations on the heap, injecting malicious code into the application\u0026rsquo;s memory space.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe injected code executes within the context of the After Effects process, inheriting the user\u0026rsquo;s privileges.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains control of the user\u0026rsquo;s system and can perform actions such as installing malware, stealing sensitive data, or creating new user accounts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker pivots to other systems or networks, potentially compromising additional assets.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-34642 can result in arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to gain complete control over the affected system. Given the potential for sensitive data exposure and system compromise, organizations relying on Adobe After Effects for creative workflows are at considerable risk. This vulnerability could lead to intellectual property theft, data breaches, and significant operational disruptions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately update Adobe After Effects to a version beyond 26.0 or 25.6.4 to patch CVE-2026-34642.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u003ccode\u003eDetect Suspicious After Effects File Opening\u003c/code\u003e to your SIEM to detect potential exploitation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted sources to prevent initial access.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor process creation events for suspicious processes spawned by After Effects as detected by the \u003ccode\u003eDetect After Effects Process Spawning Unusual Programs\u003c/code\u003e Sigma rule.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-12T18:26:56Z","date_published":"2026-05-12T18:26:56Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-adobe-after-effects-rce/","summary":"Adobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4 and earlier are vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-2026-34642) that could lead to arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious file.","title":"CVE-2026-34642: Adobe After Effects Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-adobe-after-effects-rce/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — After Effects (26.0)","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}