CVE-2021-40727

Name: CVE-2021-40727
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-15T17:15:08.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40727 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer (CWE-788. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer (CWE-788

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-788

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Indesign	<= 16.3.2
Adobe	Indesign	<= 16.3

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-73.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-73.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40727?

Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer (CWE-788

How severe is CVE-2021-40727?

CVE-2021-40727 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40727?

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-2021-40727?

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Source: NVD / NIST