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 a Memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted PDF 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30188 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 20.013.20074 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30188 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 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-2021-21063?
CVE-2021-21063 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (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 a Memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a special...
How severe is CVE-2021-21063?
CVE-2021-21063 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21063?
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.