CVE-2021-39844: Adobe Acrobat Reader CalRGB Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

Published Sep 29, 2021
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Updated

Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20060 (and earlier), 2020.004.30006 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30199 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of arbitrary memory information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.004.30006
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.004.30006
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=21.005.20058
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=21.005.20058
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=21.005.20060
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=21.005.20060
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30199
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30199
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.004.30006
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.004.30006
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=21.005.20058
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=21.005.20058
Apple macOS
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<=21.005.20060
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<=21.005.20060
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30199
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30199
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39844?

CVE-2021-39844 has a severity rating that indicates it could potentially lead to disclosure of sensitive memory information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39844?

To fix CVE-2021-39844, ensure you update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Adobe Acrobat DC that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2021-39844?

CVE-2021-39844 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 21.005.20060, 2020.004.30006, and 2017.011.30199, along with earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2021-39844 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-39844 does not indicate a direct remote exploit vector but could be exploited in the context of the current user.

5

What types of systems are at risk from CVE-2021-39844?

CVE-2021-39844 primarily affects systems running vulnerable versions of Adobe Acrobat software on Windows and macOS.

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