CVE-2021-28562
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CVE-2021-28562 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader DC versions versions 2021.001.20150 (and earlier), 2020.001.30020 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30194 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability when executing search queries through Javascript. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 5.12% 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 a Use After Free vulnerability when executing search queries through Javascript. 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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 21.001.20150 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 21.001.20150 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-29.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-29.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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