Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2017-2958
Key Information:
- Vendor
Adobe
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 January 2017
What is CVE-2017-2958?
A vulnerability in the JavaScript engine of Adobe Acrobat Reader could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system. This issue arises from a use after free condition, which occurs when memory is freed but still referenced. Users of affected versions should prioritize updates to safeguard against potential exploitation.

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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
EPSS Score
6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved