CVE-2021-21060: Acrobat Pro DC Improper File Parsing Could Lead to Information Disclosure

Published Feb 11, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 2020.013.20074 (and earlier), 2020.001.30018 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30188 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=17.0<=17.011.30188
Adobe Acrobat>=20.0<=20.001.30018
Adobe Acrobat DC<=20.013.20074
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.0<=17.011.30188
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.0<=20.001.300183
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=20.013.20074
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21060?

CVE-2021-21060 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2021-21060 impact Adobe Acrobat products?

CVE-2021-21060 allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information through improper input validation.

3

What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2021-21060?

CVE-2021-21060 affects Adobe Acrobat Pro DC versions 2020.013.20074 and earlier, 2020.001.30018 and earlier, and 2017.011.30188 and earlier.

4

How do I fix CVE-2021-21060?

To fix CVE-2021-21060, update Adobe Acrobat products to the latest versions that are not vulnerable.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-21060 prior to applying a patch?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-21060, so it is recommended to apply the security update as soon as possible.

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