Adobe Prelude MXF File Parsing Memory Corruption Arbitrary Code Execution
CVE-2021-42738

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Prelude
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2021

What is CVE-2021-42738?

Adobe Prelude version 10.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious MXF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required in that the victim must open a specially crafted file to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Prelude <= 10.1

Prelude <= unspecified

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/prelude/apsb21-...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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