Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2017-3017

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat Reader 11.0.19 And Earlier, 15.006.30280 And Earlier, 15.023.20070 And Earlier.
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 April 2017

What is CVE-2017-3017?

A vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows for memory corruption when processing specially crafted PDF files. If exploited, this flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected system. Users of affected Adobe Acrobat Reader versions are strongly advised to update their software to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Acrobat Reader 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier. Adobe Acrobat Reader 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038228
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97556
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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-2017-3017 : Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader