ID:7223 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2021-39863

 
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ID:7223 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader - CVE-2021-39863

Published: January 6, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56530
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39863
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Reader

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.