CVE-2021-40784: Adobe Premiere Rush WAV File Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution

Published Dec 20, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Premiere Rush version 1.5.16 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious WAV file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Premiere Rush<=1.5.16
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-40784?

CVE-2021-40784 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Rush version 1.5.16 (and earlier) that allows arbitrary code execution.

2

How does CVE-2021-40784 work?

CVE-2021-40784 works by exploiting insecure handling of a malicious WAV file in Adobe Premiere Rush, which can lead to memory corruption and potential arbitrary code execution.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40784?

The severity of CVE-2021-40784 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

What version of Adobe Premiere Rush is affected by CVE-2021-40784?

Adobe Premiere Rush version 1.5.16 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-40784.

5

How do I fix CVE-2021-40784?

To fix CVE-2021-40784, users should update Adobe Premiere Rush to the latest version, as recommended by the vendor.

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