What is the severity of CVE-2021-39847?

CVE-2021-39847 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39847?

To fix CVE-2021-39847, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe XMP Toolkit SDK or apply security patches provided by Adobe.

What impact does CVE-2021-39847 have on affected systems?

CVE-2021-39847 can lead to arbitrary code execution, which may allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

What versions of Adobe XMP Toolkit SDK are affected by CVE-2021-39847?

CVE-2021-39847 affects Adobe XMP Toolkit SDK versions up to and including 2020.1.

What type of attack vector is involved in CVE-2021-39847?

CVE-2021-39847 requires user interaction, as exploitation necessitates that the victim opens a specially crafted file.

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CVE-2021-39847

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1/9/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-39847: XMP Toolkit SDK Stack-based Buffer Overflow Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution

First published: Wed Sep 01 2021(Updated: )

XMP Toolkit SDK version 2020.1 (and earlier) is affected by a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe XMP Toolkit Software Development Kit	<=2020.1
Debian GNU/Linux	=10.0

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-65.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39847?
CVE-2021-39847 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39847?
To fix CVE-2021-39847, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe XMP Toolkit SDK or apply security patches provided by Adobe.
What impact does CVE-2021-39847 have on affected systems?
CVE-2021-39847 can lead to arbitrary code execution, which may allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
What versions of Adobe XMP Toolkit SDK are affected by CVE-2021-39847?
CVE-2021-39847 affects Adobe XMP Toolkit SDK versions up to and including 2020.1.
What type of attack vector is involved in CVE-2021-39847?
CVE-2021-39847 requires user interaction, as exploitation necessitates that the victim opens a specially crafted file.

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