CVE-2021-42530

7.8 HIGH
Published: May 02, 2022 Modified: November 03, 2025

Description

XMP Toolkit SDK version 2021.07 (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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.html
Source: psirt@adobe.com
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xmpcore/apsb21-108.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.6%
69th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

adobe debian