What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-42738.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42738?

The severity of CVE-2021-42738 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42738?

Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-42738.

What is the impact of CVE-2021-42738?

CVE-2021-42738 can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

How can I fix CVE-2021-42738?

Update Adobe Prelude to version 10.2 or later to address CVE-2021-42738.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42738?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-42738 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-96 at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/prelude/apsb21-96.html.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-42738

critical

9.3

CWE

119 788

26/10/2021

21/11/2024

CVE-2021-42738: Adobe Prelude MXF File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution

Q: Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-42738?

Yes, user interaction is required in that the victim must open a specially crafted MXF file.

First published: Tue Oct 26 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious MXF 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 psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Prelude	<=10.1
Microsoft Windows
All of
Adobe Prelude	<=10.1
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/prelude/apsb21-96.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/prelude/apsb21-96.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-42738.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42738?
The severity of CVE-2021-42738 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42738?
Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-42738.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-42738?
CVE-2021-42738 can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-42738?
Yes, user interaction is required in that the victim must open a specially crafted MXF file.
How can I fix CVE-2021-42738?
Update Adobe Prelude to version 10.2 or later to address CVE-2021-42738.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42738?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-42738 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-96 at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/prelude/apsb21-96.html.

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