CVE-2021-21045
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2021-02-11 19:42
Modified
2024-09-16 21:07
Severity ?
EPSS score ?
Summary
Acrobat Reader DC Improper Installer Access Control Vulnerability Could Lead To Privilege Escalation
References
| ▼ | URL | Tags | |
|---|---|---|---|
| psirt@adobe.com | https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-09.html | Vendor Advisory |
Impacted products
| ▼ | Vendor | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader |
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