CVE-2021-42737: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Nov 22 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (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 in that the victim must open a specially crafted file to exploit this vulnerability.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Prelude | <=10.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42737?
CVE-2021-42737 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (and earlier) caused by insecure handling of a malicious WAV file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How does CVE-2021-42737 impact Adobe Prelude?
CVE-2021-42737 can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user when a specially crafted WAV file is opened in Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (and earlier).
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42737?
CVE-2021-42737 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2021-42737?
To fix CVE-2021-42737, it is recommended to update Adobe Prelude to version 10.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42737?
More information about CVE-2021-42737 can be found on the Adobe security bulletin APSB21-96.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/adobe
- canonical/adobe prelude
- version/adobe prelude/10.1
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows