CVE-2021-40791: Adobe Premiere Pro JPEG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Thu Sep 07 2023(Updated: )
Adobe Premiere Pro versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 15.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere Pro | <15.4.3 | |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | >=22.0<22.1.1 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Premiere Pro vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Premiere Pro vulnerability is CVE-2021-40791.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-40791?
CVE-2021-40791 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
Which versions of Adobe Premiere Pro are affected by CVE-2021-40791?
Adobe Premiere Pro versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 15.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-40791.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-40791?
CVE-2021-40791 could lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory and bypassing of mitigations such as ASLR.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-40791?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2021-40791.
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