CVE-2021-21006

Heap buffer overflow when handling crafted font file could lead to arbitrary code execution

Published Jan 13, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.6 High EPSS 5.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
Adobe Photoshop version 22.1 (and earlier) is affected by a heap buffer overflow vulnerability when handling a specially crafted font file. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-8415 Adobe Photoshop version 22.1 (and earlier) is affected by a heap buffer overflow vulnerability when handling a specially crafted font file. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
adobe
Published
Updated
Apr 23, 2025, 7:46 PM
Reserved
Dec 18, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 13, 2021, 11:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:34 AM