Vulnerability · Published Jan 13, 2021 · Assigned by adobe
CVE-2021-21006Heap buffer overflow when handling crafted font file could lead to arbitrary code execution
High 8.6
In plain English
A high-severity heap buffer overflow in Photoshop from Adobe. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 5.9% (higher than 93% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.6High
Exploit odds (30 days)5.9%top 6.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Adobe Photoshop version 22.1 (and earlier) is affected by a heap buffer overflow vulnerability when handling a specially crafted font file. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-122 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb21-01.html x_refsource_CONFIRM