CVE-2021-40774: Adobe Prelude NULL Pointer Dereference Application Denial of Service
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.
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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.
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.
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.
How can I fix CVE-2021-40774?
Update Adobe Prelude to version 10.1.1 or later to mitigate CVE-2021-40774.
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.