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 use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of Format event actions 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 | 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-2021-45063?
CVE-2021-45063 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Acrobat Reader DC version 21.007.20099 (and earlier), 20.004.30017 (and earlier) and 17.011.30204 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of Format event actions...
How severe is CVE-2021-45063?
CVE-2021-45063 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-2021-45063?
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.