CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-40785: Adobe Premiere Elements Null Pointer Dereference Application denial-of-service

First published: Wed Mar 16 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Premiere Elements 20210809.daily.2242976 (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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Premiere Elements<2021.4
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-40785?

    CVE-2021-40785 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Elements 20210809.daily.2242976 and earlier versions.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-40785?

    CVE-2021-40785 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

  • How does CVE-2021-40785 impact Adobe Premiere Elements?

    CVE-2021-40785 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial-of-service in Adobe Premiere Elements.

  • Which versions of Adobe Premiere Elements are affected by CVE-2021-40785?

    Adobe Premiere Elements 20210809.daily.2242976 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2021-40785.

  • Is macOS or Windows affected by CVE-2021-40785?

    No, macOS and Windows are not affected by CVE-2021-40785.

  • How can I mitigate the CVE-2021-40785 vulnerability?

    Update Adobe Premiere Elements to version 2021.4 or later to mitigate the CVE-2021-40785 vulnerability.

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