CVE-2021-36004
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CVE-2021-36004 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 in the CoolType library. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 2.23% 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 in the CoolType library. 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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Indesign | <= 16.0 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-22.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-22.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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