CVE-2021-21060: Acrobat Pro DC Improper File Parsing Could Lead to Information Disclosure
First published: Thu Feb 11 2021(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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.0<=17.011.30188 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.0<=20.001.30018 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | <=20.013.20074 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.0<=17.011.30188 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.0<=20.001.300183 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=20.013.20074 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21060?
CVE-2021-21060 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2021-21060 impact Adobe Acrobat products?
CVE-2021-21060 allows an unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information through improper input validation.
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.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21060?
To fix CVE-2021-21060, update Adobe Acrobat products to the latest versions that are not vulnerable.
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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