CVE-2017-16367: Incorrect Type Cast
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 type confusion overflow vulnerability. The vulnerability leads to an out of bounds memory access. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by using the out of bounds access for unintended reads or writes -- potentially leading to code corruption, control-flow hijack, or an information leak attack.
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 Reader DC | >=-<=17.012.20098 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.0<=15.006.30355 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <=11.0.22 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=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-2017-16367?
CVE-2017-16367 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16367?
To fix CVE-2017-16367, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-16367?
CVE-2017-16367 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 11.0.22 and earlier, along with various series of the DC versions.
What is a type confusion overflow vulnerability as seen in CVE-2017-16367?
A type confusion overflow vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate memory allocation and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Can CVE-2017-16367 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-16367 can be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted PDF files.
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