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 use-after-free that allow a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of JPG2000 images.
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-2021-40730?
CVE-2021-40730 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 use-after-free that allow a remote a...
How severe is CVE-2021-40730?
CVE-2021-40730 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-2021-40730?
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.