How severe is CVE-2021-36064?

CVE-2021-36064 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-36064 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36064?

CVE-2021-36064 primarily affects Adobe Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36064?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-36064 published?

CVE-2021-36064 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36064

CVE-2021-36064 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-124.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-124
Affected product: Adobe Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit
Published: 2021-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XMP Toolkit version 2020.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Buffer Underflow vulnerability which could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36064?: XMP Toolkit version 2020.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Buffer Underflow vulnerability which could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2021-36064?: CVE-2021-36064 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-36064 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36064?: CVE-2021-36064 primarily affects Adobe Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36064?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-36064 published?: CVE-2021-36064 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:xmp_toolkit_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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