ID:7102 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2021-21086

 
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ID:7102 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2021-21086

Published: December 3, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51575
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21086
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Reader

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.