HIGH

CVE-2021-21798

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

68.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An exploitable return of stack variable address vulnerability exists in the JavaScript implementation of Nitro Pro PDF. A specially crafted document can cause a stack variable to go out of scope, resulting in the application dereferencing a stale pointer. This can lead to code execution under the context of the application. An attacker can convince a user to open a document to trigger the vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
9/15/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21798?

An exploitable return of stack variable address vulnerability exists in the JavaScript implementation of Nitro Pro PDF. A specially crafted document can cause a stack variable to go out of scope, resulting in the application dereferencing a stale pointer. This can lead to code execution under the context of the application. An attacker can convince a user to open a document to trigger the vulnerability.

Is CVE-2021-21798 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21798 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 68.7%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21798?

CVE-2021-21798 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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