Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2017-2948
7.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 January 2017
Summary
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.
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