Vulnerability Description
XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2021.07 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit | <= 2021.07 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-85.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-85.htmlVendor 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-2021-40716?
CVE-2021-40716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2021.07 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to b...
How severe is CVE-2021-40716?
CVE-2021-40716 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40716?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit, Debian Debian Linux.