CVE-2002-1017: Low severity Adobe Digital Editions vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2002
·Updated
Adobe eBook Reader 2.1 and 2.2 allows a user to copy eBooks to other systems by using the backup feature, capturing the encryption Challenge, and using the appropriate hash function to generate the activation code.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Adobe Digital Editions=9.2.2
Adobe Digital Editions=9.2.1
Adobe Digital Editions=2.1
Adobe Digital Editions=2.2
Event History
Aug 31, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1017?
CVE-2002-1017 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized copying of eBooks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1017?
To fix CVE-2002-1017, update Adobe Digital Editions to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Adobe Digital Editions are affected by CVE-2002-1017?
CVE-2002-1017 affects Adobe Digital Editions versions 2.1, 2.2, and 9.2.1, 9.2.2.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2002-1017 on Adobe eBook Reader?
CVE-2002-1017 allows users to bypass encryption controls, leading to unauthorized sharing of eBooks.
5
Who is primarily affected by CVE-2002-1017?
Users of Adobe Digital Editions versions 2.1, 2.2, and 9.2.x on Windows and Mac OS X are primarily affected by CVE-2002-1017.