CVE-2021-40781: Adobe Media Encoder Null Pointer Dereference Application denial-of-service
Adobe Media Encoder 15.4.1 (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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40781.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'Adobe Media Encoder 15.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Null pointer dereference vulnerability'.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40781?
The severity of CVE-2021-40781 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-40781?
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-40781.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40781?
An unauthenticated attacker could exploit CVE-2021-40781 by leveraging a Null pointer dereference vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file, leading to an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-40781?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not directly affected by CVE-2021-40781.
How can I fix the vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder?
To fix the vulnerability, update Adobe Media Encoder to version 15.4.2 or later as recommended by Adobe.