CVE-2021-42264: Adobe Premiere Pro Null Pointer Dereference Application denial-of-service
First published: Wed Mar 16 2022(Updated: )
Adobe Premiere Pro 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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere Pro | <15.4.2 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-42264.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-42264?
The severity rating of CVE-2021-42264 is medium, with a value of 5.5.
What is the affected software of CVE-2021-42264?
Adobe Premiere Pro 15.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-42264.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-42264?
An unauthenticated attacker could leverage CVE-2021-42264 to achieve an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-42264?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2021-42264.
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