CVE-2021-35986

Name: CVE-2021-35986
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-20T19:15:09.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 2.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35986 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20054 (and earlier), 2020.004.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30197 (and earlier) are affected by an Type Confusion vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary system information in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20054 (and earlier), 2020.004.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30197 (and earlier) are affected by an Type Confusion vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary system information 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

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.72%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 21.005.20054
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30197
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.004.30005
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 21.005.20054
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30197
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.004.30005

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-51.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1145/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-51.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1145/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35986?

How severe is CVE-2021-35986?

CVE-2021-35986 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35986?

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