CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-43029: Adobe Premiere Rush M4A File Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution

First published: Mon Dec 20 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Premiere Rush version 1.5.16 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious M4A file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Premiere Rush<=1.5.16
Microsoft Windows
All of
Adobe Premiere Rush<=1.5.16
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-43029?

    CVE-2021-43029 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting Adobe Premiere Rush version 1.5.16 and earlier.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    This vulnerability can be exploited by a malicious M4A file, requiring user interaction to execute arbitrary code.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-43029?

    CVE-2021-43029 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-43029?

    Adobe Premiere Rush version 1.5.16 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-43029.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-43029?

    To fix CVE-2021-43029, users should update to a newer version of Adobe Premiere Rush that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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