Learn about Adobe Acrobat Reader vulnerability CVE-2021-44712 that could lead to application denial-of-service. Understand impacted versions, exploitation requirements, and mitigation steps.
Adobe Acrobat Reader Memory Corruption could lead to Application denial-of-service
Understanding CVE-2021-44712
What is CVE-2021-44712?
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 21.007.20099 and earlier, 20.004.30017 and earlier, and 17.011.30204 and earlier are affected by an Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerability. This vulnerability could result in application denial-of-service with user interaction required for exploitation.
The Impact of CVE-2021-44712
The vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader can lead to application denial-of-service. Key points:
Technical Details of CVE-2021-44712
Vulnerability Description
The issue involves Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer (CWE-788), impacting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Exploitation necessitates user interaction where a victim has to open a malicious file to trigger the vulnerability.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates