What is CVE-2021-40740?

CVE-2021-40740 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Audition version 14.4 and earlier.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40740?

The severity of CVE-2021-40740 is critical with a severity value of 7.8.

How does CVE-2021-40740 impact Adobe Audition?

CVE-2021-40740 allows for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user when parsing a M4A file in Adobe Audition.

What software is affected by CVE-2021-40740?

Adobe Audition version 14.4 and earlier is affected by CVE-2021-40740.

Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-40740?

No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2021-40740.

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2021-40740 requires user interaction when processing a malicious M4A file in Adobe Audition.

How can I fix CVE-2021-40740?

Update Adobe Audition to version 14.4 or later to fix CVE-2021-40740.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-40740

critical

9.3

CWE

119 788

26/10/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-40740: Adobe Audition Memory Corruption could lead to Arbitrary code execution

First published: Tue Oct 26 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Audition version 14.4 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a 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 Audition	<=14.4
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/audition/apsb21-92.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40740?
CVE-2021-40740 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Audition version 14.4 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40740?
The severity of CVE-2021-40740 is critical with a severity value of 7.8.
How does CVE-2021-40740 impact Adobe Audition?
CVE-2021-40740 allows for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user when parsing a M4A file in Adobe Audition.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-40740?
Adobe Audition version 14.4 and earlier is affected by CVE-2021-40740.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-40740?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2021-40740.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2021-40740 requires user interaction when processing a malicious M4A file in Adobe Audition.
How can I fix CVE-2021-40740?
Update Adobe Audition to version 14.4 or later to fix CVE-2021-40740.

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