7.8
CWE
119 788
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39819: Adobe InCopy Memory Corruption Vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution

First published: Mon Sep 27 2021(Updated: )

Adobe InCopy version 11.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious XML file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Incopy<=16.3
Adobe Incopy<=16.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-39819?

    CVE-2021-39819 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe InCopy version 11.1 (and earlier) that allows for arbitrary code execution.

  • How does CVE-2021-39819 occur?

    CVE-2021-39819 occurs due to insecure handling of a malicious XML file in Adobe InCopy.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-39819?

    CVE-2021-39819 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-39819?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2021-39819.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-39819?

    To fix CVE-2021-39819, update Adobe InCopy to version 16.3.1 or later.

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