CVE-2021-21099
Adobe InDesign PCX file parsing out-of-bounds write vulnerability could lead to remote code execution
Severity Score
Exploit Likelihood
Affected Versions
Public Exploits
0Exploited in Wild
-Decision
Descriptions
Adobe InDesign version 16.0 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Adobe InDesign versiones 16.0 (y anteriores), está afectada por una vulnerabilidad de escritura fuera de límites cuando se analiza un archivo diseñado. Un atacante no autenticado podría aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para lograr una ejecución de código remota en el contexto del usuario actual. Una explotación de este problema requiere una interacción del usuario, en que la víctima debe abrir un archivo malicioso
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe InDesign. 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 PCX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
CVSS Scores
SSVC
- Decision:-
Timeline
- 2020-12-18 CVE Reserved
- 2021-05-13 CVE Published
- 2024-04-30 EPSS Updated
- 2024-09-17 CVE Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
CAPEC
References (1)
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-22.html | 2021-07-06 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Indesign Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Indesign" | <= 16.0 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Indesign" and version " <= 16.0" | - |
Affected
| in | Apple Search vendor "Apple" | Macos Search vendor "Apple" for product "Macos" | - | - |
Safe
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Adobe Search vendor "Adobe" | Indesign Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Indesign" | <= 16.0 Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Indesign" and version " <= 16.0" | - |
Affected
| in | Microsoft Search vendor "Microsoft" | Windows Search vendor "Microsoft" for product "Windows" | - | - |
Safe
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