CVE-2021-40716
XMP Toolkit SDK SVG_Adapter Out-of-bounds Read Information Disclosure
Reported by adobe · Published September 29, 2021
XMP Toolkit SDK versions 2021.07 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| XMP Toolkit | Adobe | None, 2021.07 |
| xmp_toolkit_software_development_kit | adobe | 2021.07 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | XMP Toolkit | unspecified, unspecified |
| Adobe | XMP Toolkit | *, * |
Timeline
- Sep 14, 2021 CVE Published
- Sep 30, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Nov 3, 2025 CVE Updated
- Apr 4, 2026 Security Advisory
- Jul 21, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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