Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader Products
CVE-2017-16362

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017.012.20098 And Earlier Versions, 2017.011.30066 And Earlier Versions, 2015.006.30355 And Earlier Versions, 11.0.22 And Earlier Versions
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2017

What is CVE-2017-16362?

In Adobe Acrobat and Reader, an out of bounds read vulnerability exists within the MakeAccessible plugin. When handling font data, it allows attackers to access memory outside the intended boundaries. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unintended memory access, resulting in potential code corruption, control-flow hijacking, or even information leakage. This issue affects specific versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, making it crucial for users to update their software to mitigate any risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017.012.20098 and earlier , 2017.011.30066 and earlier , 2015.006.30355 and earlier , 11.0.22 and earlier Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017.012.20098 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30066 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30355 and earlier versions, 11.0.22 and earlier versions

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039791
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102140
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2017-16362 : Out of Bounds Read Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader Products