CVE-2021-39858 Adobe Acrobat Pro DC PostScript File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An out-of-bounds read in Adobe Acrobat allows attackers to disclose arbitrary memory information by tricking users into opening a malicious file.
- 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-2021-39858?
CVE-2021-39858 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat, published on 29 Sep 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
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20060 (and earlier), 2020.004.30006 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30199 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of arbitrary memory information 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-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39858?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat 2017, Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39858?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39858 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-39858 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39858 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vf6x-fv96-2mwx.