Vulnerability · Published Sep 1, 2021 · Assigned by adobe
CVE-2021-39847XMP Toolkit SDK Stack-based Buffer Overflow Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity stack buffer overflow 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 5.4% (higher than 93% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.0)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)5.4%top 7.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
XMP Toolkit SDK version 2020.1 (and earlier) is affected by a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted file.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | exempi | 2.6.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-39847 |
| Debian:13 | exempi | 2.6.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-39847 |
| Debian:14 | exempi | 2.6.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-39847 |
| 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-2021-39847 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | XMP Toolkit | unspecified – through 2020.1unspecified – through None |
Weakness: CWE-121 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H