CVE-2021-40716

XMP Toolkit SDK SVG_Adapter Out-of-bounds Read Information Disclosure

Description

XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2021.07 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe XMP Toolkit
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-85.html vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.html third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40716?
CVE-2021-40716 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40716?
To fix CVE-2021-40716, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-40716 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-40716 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-40716?
CVE-2021-40716 affects Adobe XMP Toolkit.
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