Memory Manipulation Flaw in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
CVE-2017-16410

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 memory manipulation vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat and Reader due to untrusted input used for calculating an array index in the image conversion module. This flaw occurs specifically when processing GIF files, allowing an attacker to write to unintended memory locations, leading to potential compromise of the affected applications. Users are urged to update to the latest versions to mitigate the risk 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/101819
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-...
x_refsource_CONFIRM

EPSS Score

6% 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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