What is CVE-2021-45055?

CVE-2021-45055 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe InCopy version 16.4 and earlier.

How does CVE-2021-45055 impact Adobe InCopy?

CVE-2021-45055 allows an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user by exploiting the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe InCopy.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45055?

CVE-2021-45055 has a severity level of 7.8, which is considered high.

How can I fix CVE-2021-45055?

To fix CVE-2021-45055, it is recommended to update Adobe InCopy to version 16.5 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45055?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-45055 in the Adobe security bulletin APSB22-04.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-45055

high

7.8

CWE

125

13/1/2022

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-45055: Adobe InCopy TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )

Adobe InCopy version 16.4 (and earlier) is 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 execute code 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 Incopy	<=16.4
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/incopy/apsb22-04.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-45055?
CVE-2021-45055 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe InCopy version 16.4 and earlier.
How does CVE-2021-45055 impact Adobe InCopy?
CVE-2021-45055 allows an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user by exploiting the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe InCopy.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-45055?
CVE-2021-45055 has a severity level of 7.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2021-45055?
To fix CVE-2021-45055, it is recommended to update Adobe InCopy to version 16.5 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45055?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-45055 in the Adobe security bulletin APSB22-04.

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