Vulnerability Description
Acrobat Reader DC versions versions 2020.013.20074 (and earlier), 2020.001.30018 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30188 (and earlier) are affected by an improper access control vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to elevate privileges in the context of the current user.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 17.0, <= 17.011.30188 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 20.013.20074 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 17.0, <= 17.011.30188 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 20.013.20074 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-09.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-09.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-21045?
CVE-2021-21045 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Acrobat Reader DC versions versions 2020.013.20074 (and earlier), 2020.001.30018 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30188 (and earlier) are affected by an improper access control vulnerability. An unauthentic...
How severe is CVE-2021-21045?
CVE-2021-21045 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21045?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Apple Macos.