CVE-2021-40715: Adobe Premiere Pro 2021 EXR File Parsing Leads to Memory Corruption
First published: Wed Sep 29 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Premiere Pro version 15.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious .exr file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required in that the victim must open a specially crafted file to exploit this vulnerability.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere Pro | <=15.4 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40715?
CVE-2021-40715 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Pro version 15.4 and earlier.
How does CVE-2021-40715 affect Adobe Premiere Pro?
The vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Pro allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted .exr file.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40715?
CVE-2021-40715 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2021-40715?
To protect yourself from CVE-2021-40715, update to Adobe Premiere Pro version 15.5 or later, as this vulnerability has been fixed in that version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40715?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-40715 on Adobe's security advisory page: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/premiere_pro/apsb21-67.html
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