CVE-2021-39853: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Null Pointer Dereference Could Lead To Application Denial-of-Service
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20060 (and earlier), 2020.004.30006 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30199 (and earlier) are affected by a Null pointer dereference vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve an application denial-of-service in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-39853?
CVE-2021-39853 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial-of-service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39853?
To fix CVE-2021-39853, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version released after 2021.005.20060.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat DC are affected by CVE-2021-39853?
CVE-2021-39853 affects Adobe Acrobat DC versions prior to 2021.005.20060, 2020.004.30006, and 2017.011.30199.
Can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-39853 without authentication?
Yes, an unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-39853 to cause application denial-of-service.
What does a null pointer dereference vulnerability mean in the context of CVE-2021-39853?
A null pointer dereference vulnerability like CVE-2021-39853 allows an application to crash due to a failure in properly handling null values.