CVE-2021-40774: Adobe Prelude NULL Pointer Dereference Application Denial of Service

Published Nov 22, 2021
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Prelude<=10.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40774?

CVE-2021-40774 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (and earlier) when parsing a specially crafted file.

2

How does CVE-2021-40774 impact Adobe Prelude?

CVE-2021-40774 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-40774?

CVE-2021-40774 has a severity level of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-40774?

Update Adobe Prelude to version 10.1.1 or later to mitigate CVE-2021-40774.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-40774?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-40774 in the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-96.

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