CVE-2021-40795: Adobe Premiere Pro 3GP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution 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 which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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 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 is CVE-2021-40795.
Which versions of Adobe Premiere Pro are affected by this vulnerability?
Adobe Premiere Pro versions 22.0 (and earlier) and 15.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40795?
The severity of CVE-2021-40795 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can an attacker leverage this vulnerability?
An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to this Adobe Premiere Pro vulnerability?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to this Adobe Premiere Pro vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2021-40795?
Update Adobe Premiere Pro to version 22.1.1 or later to fix CVE-2021-40795.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following link: [Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-117](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/premiere_pro/apsb21-117.html).
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