CVE-2021-44699: Adobe Audition MP4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Dec 20, 2021
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Updated

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 MP4 file.

Other sources

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 MP4 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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Adobe Audition
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Audition<14.4.3
Adobe Audition=22.0
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Audition<14.4.3
Adobe Audition=22.0
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:34 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Adobe Audition vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-44699.

2

How does this vulnerability impact Adobe Audition?

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Audition.

3

Is user interaction required to exploit this vulnerability?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

4

Which versions of Adobe Audition are affected by this vulnerability?

Adobe Audition versions up to and excluding 14.4.3 are affected. Additionally, Adobe Audition version 22.0 is also affected.

5

What is the severity of the CVE-2021-44699 vulnerability?

The severity of the CVE-2021-44699 vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 3.3.

6

How can I fix the CVE-2021-44699 vulnerability in Adobe Audition?

To fix the CVE-2021-44699 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Adobe Audition to the latest version available.

7

Where can I find more information about the CVE-2021-44699 vulnerability?

You can find more information about the CVE-2021-44699 vulnerability in the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-121 and the Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-21-1579.

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