CVE-2021-44179 (GCVE-0-2021-44179)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-12-20 20:08 – Updated: 2025-04-23 19:16
VLAI?
Title
Adobe Dimension GIF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Summary
Adobe Dimension versions 3.4.3 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious GIF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CWE
- CWE-788 - Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer (CWE-788)
Assigner
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