Vulnerability Description
Acrobat Reader DC version 21.007.20099 (and earlier), 20.004.30017 (and earlier) and 17.011.30204 (and earlier) are affected by a Violation of Secure Design Principles that could lead to a Security feature bypass. Acrobat Reader DC displays a warning message when a user clicks on a PDF file, which could be used by an attacker to mislead the user. In affected versions, this warning message does not include custom protocols when used by the sender. User interaction is required to abuse this vulnerability as they would need to click 'allow' on the warning message of a malicious file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 21.007.20099 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.008.20082, <= 21.007.20099 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30204 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 17.011.30059, <= 17.011.30204 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-01.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-44714?
CVE-2021-44714 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.5 (LOW). Acrobat Reader DC version 21.007.20099 (and earlier), 20.004.30017 (and earlier) and 17.011.30204 (and earlier) are affected by a Violation of Secure Design Principles that could lead to a Security fe...
How severe is CVE-2021-44714?
CVE-2021-44714 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-44714?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Reader.