CVE-2021-44183 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe Dimension versions 3.4.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to sensitive memory disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2021-44183

Adobe Dimension TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

What is CVE-2021-44183?

Adobe Dimension versions 3.4.3 and earlier are susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, potentially allowing disclosure of sensitive memory. Exploiting this issue requires user interaction, initiating a malicious TIF file.

The Impact of CVE-2021-44183

Base Score: 3.3 (Low)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: Low
This vulnerability could bypass mitigations like ASLR, potentially resulting in information exposure.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-44183

The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Adobe Dimension versions 3.4.3 (and earlier) have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
Exploitation may lead to disclosure of sensitive memory.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Adobe Dimension
Vulnerable Versions: 3.4.3 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The issue requires user interaction by opening a malicious TIF file.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from CVE-2021-44183.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Dimension to a non-vulnerable version.
Avoid opening TIF files from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly educate users on safe file handling practices.
Implement security tools to detect and prevent such vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches released by Adobe to address this vulnerability.