CVE-2021-28558

Name: CVE-2021-28558
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-02T17:15:08.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28558 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Acrobat Reader DC versions versions 2021.001.20150 (and earlier), 2020.001.30020 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30194 (and earlier) are affected by an Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the PDFLibTool component. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 10.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader DC versions versions 2021.001.20150 (and earlier), 2020.001.30020 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30194 (and earlier) are affected by an Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the PDFLibTool component. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.04%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 21.001.20150
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 21.001.20150
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30194
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.001.30020
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30194
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.001.30020

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-29.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-29.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28558?

How severe is CVE-2021-28558?

Severity scoring for CVE-2021-28558 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28558?

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