CVE-2021-21017—Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-21017
Project:
Adobe
Product:
Acrobat and Reader
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2021-11-17
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Acrobat Acrobat and Reader contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to achieve code execution in the context of the current user.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21017

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