critical
9.3
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-45060: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC TTF Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.008.20082<=21.007.20099
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=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 Notification Manager>=17.011.30059<=17.011.30204
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=20.001.30005<=20.004.30017
Apple iOS and macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-45060?

    CVE-2021-45060 has been assessed as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-45060?

    To fix CVE-2021-45060, update your Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Adobe Acrobat to the latest version available.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-45060?

    CVE-2021-45060 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions up to 21.007.20099, 20.004.30017, and 17.011.30204.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-45060?

    CVE-2021-45060 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing specially crafted PDF files.

  • Can CVE-2021-45060 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-45060 can be potentially exploited remotely by enticing a user to open a crafted PDF file.

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