Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2017-16398

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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-2017-16398?

A vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Acrobat and Reader where improper handling of JavaScript objects can lead to a use-after-free condition. This flaw occurs when there is an inconsistency between an existing object and a newly created object, granting attackers unauthorized access to memory regions. This could potentially allow for code corruption, control-flow hijacking, or data leakage. Exploitation of this vulnerability could facilitate arbitrary code execution, making it essential for users to update to secure versions.

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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