HIGH

CVE-2021-21796

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

75.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript implementation of Nitro Pro PDF. A specially crafted document can cause an object containing the path to a document to be destroyed and then later reused, resulting in a use-after-free vulnerability, which can lead to code execution under the context of the application. An attacker can convince a user to open a document to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
10/18/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21796?

An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the JavaScript implementation of Nitro Pro PDF. A specially crafted document can cause an object containing the path to a document to be destroyed and then later reused, resulting in a use-after-free vulnerability, which can lead to code execution under the context of the application. An attacker can convince a user to open a document to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2021-21796 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21796 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 75.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21796?

CVE-2021-21796 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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