#VU57667 Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe XMP-Toolkit-SDK - CVE-2021-42529

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57667

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42529

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe XMP-Toolkit-SDK
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe XMP-Toolkit-SDK: 2021.07

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-108.html

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Q & A

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.