CVE-2021-36053

Name: CVE-2021-36053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-01T15:15:10.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36053 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2020.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of arbitrary memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2020.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of arbitrary memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. 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

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit	<= 2020.1
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-65.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-65.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00003.html

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36053?

How severe is CVE-2021-36053?

CVE-2021-36053 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36053?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-36053?

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Source: NVD / NIST