CVE-2021-40742: Adobe Audition NULL Pointer Dereference Application denial-of-service
Adobe Audition version 14.4 (and earlier) is affected by a Null pointer dereference vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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What is CVE-2021-40742?
CVE-2021-40742 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability affecting Adobe Audition version 14.4 and earlier.
How does CVE-2021-40742 impact Adobe Audition?
CVE-2021-40742 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to cause an application denial-of-service in Adobe Audition.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40742?
CVE-2021-40742 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can I fix CVE-2021-40742 in Adobe Audition?
To fix CVE-2021-40742, users should update Adobe Audition to version 14.5 or later according to the Adobe security advisory APSB21-92.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40742?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-40742 in the Adobe security advisory APSB21-92.