CVE-2021-40773: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Nov 22 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (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 Prelude | <=10.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-40773.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (and earlier).
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40773?
The severity of CVE-2021-40773 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user.
How can I fix CVE-2021-40773?
To fix CVE-2021-40773, update to Adobe Prelude version 10.2 or later.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/adobe
- canonical/adobe prelude
- version/adobe prelude/10.1
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows