CVE-2021-21053: Adobe Illustrator Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability Could Lead To Remote Code Execution
First published: Thu Feb 11 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Illustrator version 25.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator | <=25.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21053?
The severity of CVE-2021-21053 is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can the Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability CVE-2021-21053 be exploited?
An unauthenticated attacker could exploit the Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user by parsing a crafted file.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21053?
Adobe Illustrator version 25.1 (and earlier) is affected by the Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability CVE-2021-21053.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-21053?
Microsoft Windows is not affected by the Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability CVE-2021-21053.
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