CVE-2021-40702 Adobe Premiere Elements psd Memory Corruption Vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution

High 7.8 Published 27 Sep 2021 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PSD file in Adobe Premiere Elements.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-40702?

CVE-2021-40702 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Premiere, published on 27 Sep 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Adobe Premiere Elements version 2021.2235820 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious psd file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-119, CWE-788

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40702?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Premiere Elements.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40702?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-40702 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40702 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4w4g-929c-6h4w.