7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16366

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 vulnerability is an instance of a security bypass vulnerability in the AcroPDF plugin.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2017-16366?

    CVE-2017-16366 is considered a security bypass vulnerability, posing potential risks to user data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-16366?

    To fix CVE-2017-16366, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe.

  • Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2017-16366?

    CVE-2017-16366 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 11.0.22 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, 2017.011.30066 and earlier, and 2017.012.20098 and earlier.

  • What are the risks of CVE-2017-16366?

    The risks of CVE-2017-16366 include unauthorized access and potential exploitation through the AcroPDF plugin, leading to possible data breaches.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2017-16366?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-16366; the recommended action is to update the affected software.

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