How does CVE-2021-40768 affect Adobe Character Animator?

CVE-2021-40768 affects Adobe Character Animator version 4.4 (and earlier) by causing a null pointer dereference when parsing a specially crafted file, leading to a denial-of-service condition.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-40768?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2021-40768.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40768?

CVE-2021-40768 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40768?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-40768 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-95 page. URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/character_animator/apsb21-95.html

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CVE-2021-40768

medium

5.5

CWE

476

16/3/2022

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-40768: Adobe Character Animator NULL Pointer Dereference Application denial-of-service

Q: What is CVE-2021-40768?

CVE-2021-40768 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in Adobe Character Animator version 4.4 (and earlier) that can be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial-of-service.

First published: Wed Mar 16 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Character Animator version 4.4 (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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Character Animator	<=4.4
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/character_animator/apsb21-95.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40768?
CVE-2021-40768 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in Adobe Character Animator version 4.4 (and earlier) that can be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial-of-service.
How does CVE-2021-40768 affect Adobe Character Animator?
CVE-2021-40768 affects Adobe Character Animator version 4.4 (and earlier) by causing a null pointer dereference when parsing a specially crafted file, leading to a denial-of-service condition.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-40768?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2021-40768.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40768?
CVE-2021-40768 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40768?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-40768 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-95 page. URL: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/character_animator/apsb21-95.html

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