CVE-2021-36053: XMP Toolkit SDK Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability In FindAndReadXMPChunk Could Lead To Information Exposure
Published Sep 1, 2021
·Updated
XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2020.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of arbitrary memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Adobe Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit<=2020.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Remediation
Event History
Sep 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-36053?
CVE-2021-36053 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2021-36053?
To fix CVE-2021-36053, update the affected Adobe XMP Toolkit SDK to version 2020.2 or later.
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What software is affected by CVE-2021-36053?
CVE-2021-36053 affects Adobe XMP Toolkit SDK versions up to and including 2020.1 and Debian Linux 10.0.
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Can CVE-2021-36053 be exploited without user interaction?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-36053 requires user interaction.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-36053?
CVE-2021-36053 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to memory disclosure.