CVE-2021-42264 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Adobe Premiere Pro 15.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Null pointer dereference vulnerability that could lead to application denial-of-service when parsing a malicious file.

Understanding CVE-2021-42264

Adobe Premiere Pro Null Pointer Dereference Application denial-of-service

What is CVE-2021-42264?

Adobe Premiere Pro version 15.4.1 (and older) is susceptible to a Null pointer dereference vulnerability, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to cause denial-of-service by manipulating crafted files.

The Impact of CVE-2021-42264

Base Score: 5.5 (Medium)
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disrupt the application, requiring user interaction by opening a malicious file.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-42264

Adobe Premiere Pro Vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

A Null pointer dereference vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Pro 15.4.1 (and earlier) could result in a denial-of-service attack when processing specially crafted files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Adobe Premiere
Vendor: Adobe
Versions Affected: 15.4.1 (and earlier)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Actions to Address CVE-2021-42264

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Premiere Pro to version 15.4.2 or a newer release.
Avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly check for security updates and patches for Adobe products.
Educate users on safe file handling practices to prevent exploitation.

Patching and Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Ensure timely installation of these updates.