Vulnerability Description
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC version 21.007.20095 (and earlier), 21.007.20096 (and earlier), 20.004.30015 (and earlier), and 17.011.30202 (and earlier) is affected by a 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 PDF file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 21.007.20095 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 21.007.20095 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 20.001.30005, <= 20.004.30015 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 20.001.30005, <= 20.004.30015 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-104.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-104.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-40729?
CVE-2021-40729 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). Adobe Acrobat Reader DC version 21.007.20095 (and earlier), 21.007.20096 (and earlier), 20.004.30015 (and earlier), and 17.011.30202 (and earlier) is affected by a out-of-bounds read vulnerability tha...
How severe is CVE-2021-40729?
CVE-2021-40729 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-2021-40729?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macos, Adobe Acrobat.