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CVE-2021-42529
HIGH

XMP-Toolkit SDK Stack-based Buffer Overflow Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution

Published May 2, 2022 · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Severity · CVSSHIGH · Not scored
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood3.94%
QFinch risk scoreNot available

Original summary

Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026

XMP-Toolkit SDK Stack-based Buffer Overflow Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution

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QFinch assessment

XMP Toolkit SDK version 2021.07 (and earlier) is affected by a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted file.

Evidence: public source records

Affected products

Affected scope reported by the available public evidence
Affected package, product or rangeFix status
Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions.Consult source advisory

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Remediation

Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.

  1. Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
  2. Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
  3. Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Review primary references

Evidence coverage

FIRST-EPSSCVE-LIST-V5
SSVC priority
MEDIUM
Confidence
Not available
Aliases
None reported

Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.

Sources and record history

  1. helpx.adobe.com ↗
  2. [debian-lts-announce] 20230925 [SECURITY] [DLA 3585-1] exempi security update ↗
  3. lists.debian.org ↗

Record history

Published May 2, 2022 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026