Vulnerability 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 Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A local attacker with non-administrative privileges can plant a malicious DLL to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user via DLL hijacking. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 20.006.20034, <= 21.005.20060 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 20.006.20034, <= 21.005.20060 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-55.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-55.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-35982?
CVE-2021-35982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20060 (and earlier), 2020.004.30006 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30199 (and earlier) are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A local attack...
How severe is CVE-2021-35982?
CVE-2021-35982 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-35982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat Dc, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macos, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.