CVE-2021-44702: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC add-on (AxAcroPDFLib.AxAcroPDF) for Internet Explorer LoadFile NTLMv2 SSO Auth leak vulnerability
First published: Fri Jan 14 2022(Updated: )
Acrobat Reader DC ActiveX Control versions 21.007.20099 (and earlier), 20.004.30017 (and earlier) and 17.011.30204 (and earlier) are affected by an Information Disclosure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain NTLMv2 credentials. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit an attacker controlled web page.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=21.001.20149<=21.007.20099 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=21.001.20149<=21.007.20099 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| macOS | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.004.30017 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=20.001.30005<=20.004.30017 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30180<=17.011.30204 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=17.011.30180<=17.011.30204 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44702?
CVE-2021-44702 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44702?
To fix CVE-2021-44702, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2021-44702?
CVE-2021-44702 affects Acrobat Reader DC versions 21.007.20099 and earlier, Acrobat versions 20.004.30017 and earlier, and Acrobat Reader versions 17.011.30204 and earlier.
Can CVE-2021-44702 lead to credential leakage?
Yes, CVE-2021-44702 allows unauthenticated attackers to potentially obtain NTLMv2 credentials.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-44702?
CVE-2021-44702 is categorized as an Information Disclosure vulnerability.
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