Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2017-2948
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Adobe
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 January 2017
What is CVE-2017-2948?
Adobe Acrobat Reader is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability within its XFA engine. If exploited, this flaw can enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine. Users of affected versions should promptly apply security updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)
Adobe Acrobat Reader 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier. Adobe Acrobat Reader 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved