CVE-2021-44715: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Out-of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Acrobat Reader DC version 21.007.20099 (and earlier), 20.004.30017 (and earlier) and 17.011.30204 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. 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-2021-44715?
CVE-2021-44715 is categorized as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could potentially lead to memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44715?
To mitigate CVE-2021-44715, users should update Adobe Acrobat DC or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What versions of Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2021-44715?
CVE-2021-44715 affects Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 21.007.20099, 20.004.30017, and 17.011.30204.
Can CVE-2021-44715 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-44715 can be exploited by an attacker through a specially crafted PDF file.
Which platforms are impacted by CVE-2021-44715?
CVE-2021-44715 impacts Adobe Acrobat products running on both Windows and macOS platforms.