CVE-2021-39858: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PostScript File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure 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

23 affected components
Adobe Acrobat DC>=20.006.20034<=21.005.20060
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat DC>=20.006.20034<=21.005.20058
Apple macOS
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=20.006.20034<=21.005.20060
Adobe Acrobat 2017>=17.011.30158<=17.011.30199
Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017>=17.011.30158<=17.011.30199
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30005<=20.004.30006
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30005<=20.004.30006
All of the following
Adobe Acrobat DC>=20.006.20034<=21.005.20060
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Adobe Acrobat DC>=20.006.20034<=21.005.20058
Apple macOS
All of the following
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=20.006.20034<=21.005.20060
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat 2017>=17.011.30158<=17.011.30199
Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017>=17.011.30158<=17.011.30199
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
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

Event History

Sep 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 21, 58461
Event
12:59 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39858?

CVE-2021-39858 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20060 (and earlier), 2020.004.30006 (and earlier), and 2017.011.30199 (and earlier) that could lead to disclosure of arbitrary memory information.

2

How does the vulnerability impact Acrobat Reader DC?

The vulnerability in Acrobat Reader DC could allow an attacker to access arbitrary memory information within the context of the current user.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39858?

The severity of CVE-2021-39858 is medium, with a CVSS score of 3.3.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2021-39858 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2021-39858 vulnerability, update Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39858?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-39858 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-55.

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