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CVE-2021-21098

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 5.75%

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CVE-2021-21098 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe InDesign version 16.0 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 5.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe InDesign version 16.0 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
5.75%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeIndesign<= 16.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21098?
Adobe InDesign version 16.0 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote 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.
How severe is CVE-2021-21098?
CVE-2021-21098 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21098?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST