CVE-2021-43753: Adobe Lightroom TIF File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Sep 7, 2023
·Updated
Adobe Lightroom versions 4.4 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of parsing TIF files that could result in privilege escalation. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Adobe Lightroom<5.1
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Sep 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-43753.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43753?
The severity of CVE-2021-43753 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-43753?
Adobe Lightroom versions 4.4 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-43753.
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What is the impact of CVE-2021-43753?
CVE-2021-43753 could result in privilege escalation if a victim opens a malicious TIF file.
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Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-43753?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-43753.
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How can I fix CVE-2021-43753?
To fix CVE-2021-43753, update Adobe Lightroom to version 5.1 or later.