Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2017-2954

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat Reader 15.020.20042 And Earlier, 15.006.30244 And Earlier, 11.0.18 And Earlier.
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2017

What is CVE-2017-2954?

Adobe Acrobat Reader has a vulnerability in its image conversion module that arises when it processes malformed TIFF images. This flaw can lead to memory corruption, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Versions prior to 15.020.20042, 15.006.30244, and 11.0.18 are particularly susceptible, making it imperative for users to update to the latest versions to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95345
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037574
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-...
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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

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CVE-2017-2954 : Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader