CVE-2021-21100 Adobe Digital Editions Arbitrary file system write vulnerability
An attacker can achieve arbitrary file system write and privilege escalation by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Adobe Digital Editions.
- 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-2021-21100?
CVE-2021-21100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions, published on 15 Apr 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 Digital Editions version 4.5.11.187245 (and earlier) is affected by a Privilege Escalation vulnerability during installation. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary file system write 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-379
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21100?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Digital Editions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21100?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21100 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-21100 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21100 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Digital Editions
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6mg-g6pw-7wx6.