What is the severity of CVE-2021-40702?

The severity of CVE-2021-40702 is classified as critical, with a severity value of 7.8.

Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-40702?

No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2021-40702.

How can I fix CVE-2021-40702 in Adobe Premiere Elements?

Update Adobe Premiere Elements to version 2021.2235820 (or later) to mitigate the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-40702

critical

9.3

CWE

119 788

27/9/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-40702: Adobe Premiere Elements psd Memory Corruption Vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution

Q: What is CVE-2021-40702?

CVE-2021-40702 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Elements version 2021.2235820 (and earlier) that allows for potential arbitrary code execution.

Q: How does CVE-2021-40702 impact Adobe Premiere Elements?

CVE-2021-40702 can be exploited by an attacker using a malicious psd file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

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 psd 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

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/premiere_elements/apsb21-78.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/premiere_elements/apsb21-78.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40702?
CVE-2021-40702 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Elements version 2021.2235820 (and earlier) that allows for potential arbitrary code execution.
How does CVE-2021-40702 impact Adobe Premiere Elements?
CVE-2021-40702 can be exploited by an attacker using a malicious psd file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40702?
The severity of CVE-2021-40702 is classified as critical, with a severity value of 7.8.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-40702?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2021-40702.
How can I fix CVE-2021-40702 in Adobe Premiere Elements?
Update Adobe Premiere Elements to version 2021.2235820 (or later) to mitigate the vulnerability.

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