CVE-2021-44697: Adobe Audition MOV File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Adobe Audition versions 14.4 (and earlier), and 22.0 (and earlier)are 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 MOV file.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Audition. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of MOV files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44697?
CVE-2021-44697 is a vulnerability in Adobe Audition that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How does CVE-2021-44697 work?
CVE-2021-44697 works by exploiting a flaw in the parsing of MOV files in Adobe Audition, allowing remote attackers to read sensitive information.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44697?
The severity of CVE-2021-44697 is medium with a CVSS score of 3.3.
Which versions of Adobe Audition are affected by CVE-2021-44697?
Adobe Audition versions up to 14.4.3 and version 22.0 are affected by CVE-2021-44697.
How can I fix CVE-2021-44697?
To fix CVE-2021-44697, users should update Adobe Audition to the latest version available.