What is the severity of CVE-2021-21054?

CVE-2021-21054 is considered to have high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21054?

To fix CVE-2021-21054, update Adobe Illustrator to version 25.2 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-21054?

Users of Adobe Illustrator version 25.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-21054.

What type of attack does CVE-2021-21054 allow?

CVE-2021-21054 allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Can I exploit CVE-2021-21054 remotely?

CVE-2021-21054 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker through a crafted file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-21054

critical

9.3

CWE

787

11/2/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-21054: Adobe Illustrator Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability Could Lead To Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 2024	<=25.1
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-12.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21054?
CVE-2021-21054 is considered to have high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21054?
To fix CVE-2021-21054, update Adobe Illustrator to version 25.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-21054?
Users of Adobe Illustrator version 25.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-21054.
What type of attack does CVE-2021-21054 allow?
CVE-2021-21054 allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Can I exploit CVE-2021-21054 remotely?
CVE-2021-21054 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker through a crafted file.

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