HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Out of Bounds Read

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Acrobat Reader DC versions versions 2021.001.20155 (and earlier), 2020.001.30025 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30196 (and earlier) are affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve 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.

References

CVE: CVE-2021-28554

Short Name

HTTP:STC:ADOBE:APP-OPENDOC-CE

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Out of Bounds Read

Extended Description

References

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