What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-39827?

CVE-2021-39827 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-39827?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-39827. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Digital Editions CVE-2021-39827

MEDIUM

Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions (CWE-379)

2021-09-27 psirt@adobe.com

Information Disclosure Adobe Digital Editions

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: adobe

Severity by source

Vendor (adobe) PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (adobe) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: adobe

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 27, 2021 - 16:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11.187646 (and earlier) are affected by an arbitrary file write vulnerability in the Digital Editions installer. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to write an arbitrary file to the system. User interaction is required before product installation to abuse this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11.187646 (and earlier) are affected by an arbitrary file write vulnerability in the Digital Editions installer. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-379. Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11.187646 (and earlier) are affected by an arbitrary file write vulnerability in the Digital Editions installer. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to write an arbitrary file to the system. User interaction is required before product installation to abuse this vulnerability. Affected products include: Adobe Digital Editions.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.