CVE-2017-16364: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Dec 09 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Adobe Acrobat and Reader: 2017.012.20098 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30066 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30355 and earlier versions, and 11.0.22 and earlier versions. This issue is due to an untrusted pointer dereference when handling number format dictionary entries. In this scenario, the input is crafted in way that the computation results in pointers to memory locations that do not belong to the relevant process address space. The dereferencing operation is a read operation, and an attack can result in sensitive data exposure.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.22 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.0<=17.011.30066 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=-<=17.012.20098 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.0<=15.006.30355 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.22 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.0<=17.011.30066 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=-<=17.012.20098 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.0<=15.006.30355 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16364?
CVE-2017-16364 has been assigned a severity rating that indicates it poses potential security risks due to untrusted pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16364?
To fix CVE-2017-16364, update affected Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions to the latest available version.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-16364?
CVE-2017-16364 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions up to 11.0.22, 2015.006.30355, 2017.011.30066, and 2017.012.20098.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16364?
CVE-2017-16364 is classified as an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-16364?
Users of Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions specified in the vulnerability report are at risk of exploitation due to CVE-2017-16364.
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