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CVE-2021-40731:
Adobe Acrobat Reader Continuous vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-40731 is a vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader DC versions 21.007.20095 (and earlier), 21.007.20096 (and earlier), 20.004.30015 (and earlier), and 17.011.30202 (and earlier). The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in October 2021, and it involves an out-of-bounds write vulnerability when parsing a crafted JPEG2000 file (NVD Results).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that occurs specifically during the parsing of JPEG2000 files. It has been assigned a CVSS v2.0 score of 6.8 (Medium severity) (Qualys Alert).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has the potential to compromise the system's Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (Qualys Alert).
Mitigation and workarounds
Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat and Reader as detailed in the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-104 (Adobe Security Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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