Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2017-3039

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

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader where the PPKLite security handler is susceptible to memory corruption. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, and 15.023.20070 and earlier are impacted. This highlights the importance of keeping software updated to the latest versions to mitigate potential security risks.

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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