Vulnerability Description
XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2020.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of arbitrary memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit | <= 2020.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-65.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-65.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00003.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-36045?
CVE-2021-36045 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2020.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of arbitrary memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to by...
How severe is CVE-2021-36045?
CVE-2021-36045 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-36045?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit, Debian Debian Linux.