CVE-2021-44703: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Stack Overflow Vulnerability Arbitrary code execution
First published: Fri Jan 14 2022(Updated: )
Acrobat Reader DC version 21.007.20099 (and earlier), 20.004.30017 (and earlier) and 17.011.30204 (and earlier) are affected by a stack buffer overflow vulnerability due to insecure handling of a crafted file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Dc | >=15.008.20082<=21.007.20099 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<=21.007.20099 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30204 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.004.30017 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.011.30059<=17.011.30204 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=20.001.30005<=20.004.30017 | |
| Apple macOS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-44703?
CVE-2021-44703 is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in Acrobat Reader DC versions 21.007.20099 (and earlier), 20.004.30017 (and earlier), and 17.011.30204 (and earlier).
How does CVE-2021-44703 affect Adobe Acrobat DC?
Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.008.20082 to 21.007.20099 are affected by CVE-2021-44703.
How does CVE-2021-44703 affect Adobe Acrobat Reader DC?
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 15.008.20082 to 21.007.20099 are affected by CVE-2021-44703.
How does CVE-2021-44703 affect Adobe Acrobat?
Adobe Acrobat versions 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30204 are affected by CVE-2021-44703.
How does CVE-2021-44703 affect Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 17.011.30059 to 17.011.30204 are affected by CVE-2021-44703.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44703?
CVE-2021-44703 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
How can I fix CVE-2021-44703?
To fix CVE-2021-44703, update Acrobat Reader DC to version 21.008.20099 or later, or install the latest security update provided by Adobe.
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