Security Bypass in Adobe Acrobat and Reader Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-16380

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

Summary

A security bypass vulnerability was found in Adobe Acrobat and Reader that allows certain file-type extensions to open, despite being neither blacklisted nor whitelisted. Although the application offers a warning prompt when opening such files, this mechanism can lead to potential exploitation, as malicious files may still be executed. It affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, making it essential for users to upgrade to the latest versions 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
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101814
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-...
x_refsource_CONFIRM

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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