CVE-2021-44696: Adobe Prelude JPEG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2023
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Updated

Adobe Prelude version 22.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious JPEG file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Adobe Prelude<22.1.1
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-44696?

CVE-2021-44696 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Prelude version 22.1.1 (and earlier), which could lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory.

2

How does CVE-2021-44696 impact Adobe Prelude?

CVE-2021-44696 allows an attacker to bypass mitigations like ASLR and potentially disclose sensitive memory in Adobe Prelude version 22.1.1 (and earlier).

3

Is Apple macOS affected by CVE-2021-44696?

No, Apple macOS is not affected by CVE-2021-44696.

4

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-44696?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-44696.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-44696 in Adobe Prelude?

To mitigate CVE-2021-44696 in Adobe Prelude, update to a version later than 22.1.1.

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