CVE-2021-40701: Adobe Premiere Elements m4a Memory Corruption Vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution
First published: Mon Sep 27 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Premiere Elements version 2021.2235820 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious m4a file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere Elements | <=2021.1 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40701?
The severity of CVE-2021-40701 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2021-40701 impact Adobe Premiere Elements?
CVE-2021-40701 affects Adobe Premiere Elements version 2021.2235820 (and earlier) and could allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2021-40701?
CVE-2021-40701 is a memory corruption vulnerability.
How can CVE-2021-40701 be exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2021-40701 requires user interaction and a malicious m4a file.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2021-40701?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2021-40701.
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