CVE-2021-21053 Adobe Illustrator Out-Of-Bounds Write Vulnerability Could Lead To Remote Code Execution
An attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Adobe Illustrator.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-21053?
CVE-2021-21053 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator, published on 11 Feb 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Illustrator version 25.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. 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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21053?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Illustrator.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21053?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21053 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-21053 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21053 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Illustrator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xp84-q6q5-7pv4.