Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions
CVE-2017-2981
7.5HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Adobe
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 15 February 2017
What is CVE-2017-2981?
Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.3 and earlier are susceptible to a buffer over-read vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to access sensitive information. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to unauthorized data exposure, impacting user privacy and security.

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Affected Version(s)
Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 and earlier. Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 and earlier.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved