Vulnerability · Published Sep 1, 2021 · Assigned by adobe
CVE-2021-36055XMP Toolkit SDK Use After Free Vulnerability In ReadingXMPNewDOM Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity use-after-free in XMP Toolkit from Adobe. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.7% (higher than 86% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.7%top 13.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2020.1 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | exempi | 2.6.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-36055 |
| Debian:13 | exempi | 2.6.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-36055 |
| Debian:14 | exempi | 2.6.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-36055 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | exempi | 2.5.2-1ubuntu0.22.04.1 | USN-5483-1 |
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | exempi | 2.5.2-1ubuntu0.22.04.1 | UBUNTU-CVE-2021-36055 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | XMP Toolkit | unspecified – through 2020.1unspecified – through None |
Weakness: CWE-416 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H