Vulnerability identifier: #VU54689
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an input validation error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF document and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Acrobat: 21.001.20135 - 21.005.20148, 20.001.30020 - 20.013.20074, 17.008.30051 - 17.011.30197
Adobe Reader: 21.005.20054, 21.005.20148, 21.001.20155, 21.001.20150, 21.001.20149, 21.001.20135, 2020.001.30020 - 2020.013.20074, 2017.011.30156 - 2017.011.30197
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-51.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.