CVE-2021-28560: Adobe Acrobat Reader heap corruption vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution
First published: Tue May 11 2021(Updated: )
Acrobat Reader DC versions versions 2021.001.20150 (and earlier), 2020.001.30020 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30194 (and earlier) are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability. 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 Acrobat | >=15.008.20082<=21.001.20150 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<=21.001.20150 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30194 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.001.30020 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30194 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.001.30020 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28560?
CVE-2021-28560 has been rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28560?
To address CVE-2021-28560, update Adobe Acrobat DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Which Adobe Acrobat versions are vulnerable to CVE-2021-28560?
Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat DC 2021.001.20150 and earlier, 2020.001.30020 and earlier, and Acrobat Reader DC 2017.011.30194 and earlier.
Who can exploit CVE-2021-28560?
CVE-2021-28560 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-28560?
CVE-2021-28560 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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