VDB-198856 · CVE-2021-42528 · apsb21-108

Adobe XMP Toolkit up to 2021.07 File Parser null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Adobe XMP Toolkit up to 2021.07. This impacts an unknown function of the component File Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-42528. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Adobe XMP Toolkit up to 2021.07. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was released 05/03/2022 as apsb21-108. The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-42528 since 10/15/2021. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Adobe

Name

XMP Toolkit

Version

2021.07

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.adobe.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
CNA Vector (Adobe Systems Incorporated): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/15/2021 🔍
05/03/2022 +200 days 🔍
05/03/2022 +0 days 🔍
11/04/2025 +1281 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb21-108
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-42528 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-42528
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-198856

Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2022 06:37
Updated: 11/04/2025 13:51
Changes: 05/03/2022 06:37 (49), 05/05/2022 09:53 (1), 11/04/2025 13:51 (33)
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