CVE-2023-21582 ZDI-CAN-18255: Adobe Digital Editions PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious PDF 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-2023-21582?
CVE-2023-21582 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions, published on 12 Apr 2023. 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 4.5.11.187303 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in 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-2023-21582?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Digital Editions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21582?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-21582 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-2023-21582 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21582 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Digital Editions
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qf3h-m5cw-444m.