{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/adobe-after-effects/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-34690"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["After Effects (\u003c= 26.0, 25.6.4)"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["cve-2026-34690","stack-based-buffer-overflow","adobe-after-effects"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["Adobe Systems Incorporated"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAdobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4 and earlier are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-2026-34690). An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The exploit requires user interaction, specifically, the victim must open a specially crafted malicious file in After Effects. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as successful exploitation could allow an attacker to compromise the user\u0026rsquo;s system.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker crafts a malicious After Effects project file.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker distributes the malicious file to a target victim, potentially via email or other file-sharing methods.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe victim opens the malicious After Effects project file in a vulnerable version (\u0026lt;=26.0, 25.6.4).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vulnerable application attempts to parse the malicious file.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the buffer overflow in the parsing logic, the attacker can overwrite parts of the stack with controlled values.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe code execution is redirected to the attacker\u0026rsquo;s payload.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker executes arbitrary code in the context of the user.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker can then install malware, steal data, or perform other malicious actions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-34690 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim\u0026rsquo;s system. This can lead to a full system compromise, potentially resulting in data theft, malware installation, or other malicious activities. Since the attack requires user interaction, targeted spearphishing attacks are a likely vector.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade to a version of Adobe After Effects that addresses CVE-2026-34690; apply the security patch referenced in the Adobe advisory.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rules provided below 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 mitigate the user interaction requirement.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-12T20:21:49Z","date_published":"2026-05-12T20:21:49Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-34690-after-effects-stack-overflow/","summary":"Adobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4 and earlier are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-34690) that could lead to arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious file.","title":"CVE-2026-34690: Adobe After Effects Stack-based Buffer Overflow","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-34690-after-effects-stack-overflow/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-34643"}],"_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":["cve-2026-34643","out-of-bounds write","code execution","adobe after effects"],"_cs_type":"threat","_cs_vendors":["Adobe Systems Incorporated"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAdobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4, and older are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2026-34643). This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the currently logged-on user. Successful exploitation requires a user to open a specially crafted, malicious file using the affected version of After Effects. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to users who handle files from untrusted sources, as it 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 After Effects project file (.aep) designed to trigger an out-of-bounds write.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker delivers the malicious .aep file to a victim, likely through email or file sharing.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe victim opens the malicious .aep file using a vulnerable version of Adobe After Effects (26.0, 25.6.4, or earlier).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter Effects processes the crafted file, leading to the out-of-bounds write condition during parsing.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe out-of-bounds write corrupts memory, potentially overwriting critical data structures.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker leverages the memory corruption to inject and execute arbitrary code.\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 system, enabling them to perform actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or further compromising the network.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-34643 allows for arbitrary code execution on the victim\u0026rsquo;s system. This can result in complete system compromise, data theft, malware installation, and further propagation of the attack within an organization. Given the popularity of After Effects in creative industries, a successful attack could have widespread consequences.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade to a version of Adobe After Effects that is not affected by CVE-2026-34643.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercise caution when opening After Effects project files (.aep) from untrusted sources, as exploitation requires user interaction.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor process creation events for suspicious child processes spawned by After Effects using process creation logs to detect potential exploitation, as outlined in the provided Sigma rules.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider implementing application control policies to restrict the execution of unauthorized code within the After Effects process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-12T18:27:12Z","date_published":"2026-05-12T18:27:12Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-34643-after-effects-oob-write/","summary":"Adobe After Effects versions 26.0, 25.6.4, and earlier are susceptible to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious file.","title":"CVE-2026-34643: Adobe After Effects Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-34643-after-effects-oob-write/"},{"_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 — Adobe After Effects","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}