CVE-2021-40726: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm Field Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 7, 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 a use-after-free vulnerability when processing AcroForm field that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Oct 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·04:44 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·04:44 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40726?

CVE-2021-40726 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40726?

To mitigate CVE-2021-40726, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version available.

3

Which versions of Acrobat Reader DC are affected by CVE-2021-40726?

CVE-2021-40726 affects Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20060 and earlier, 2020.004.30006 and earlier, and 2017.011.30199 and earlier.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are found in CVE-2021-40726?

CVE-2021-40726 is a use-after-free vulnerability that arises during the processing of AcroForm fields.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-40726?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-40726 could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

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