CVE-2021-39826: Adobe Digital Editions Command Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 27, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11.187646 (and earlier) are affected by an arbitrary command execution vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands. User interaction is required to abuse this vulnerability in that a user must open a maliciously crafted .epub file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.11.187646
Apple macOS
All of the following
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.11.187646
Apple macOS

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb21-80.html

Event History

Sep 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 24, 58461
Event
via MITRE·06:05 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39826?

CVE-2021-39826 is an arbitrary command execution vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11.187646 and earlier versions.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-39826?

CVE-2021-39826 has a severity rating of 8.6, which is considered critical.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-39826?

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11.187646 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2021-39826.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-39826?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-39826 by leveraging the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file or content.

5

Is Apple macOS affected by CVE-2021-39826?

No, Apple macOS is not affected by CVE-2021-39826.

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