CVE-2017-16376: Critical severity adobe acrobat reader vulnerability
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 occurs as a result of a computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer; the computation is a part of the MakeAccessible plugin. The use of an invalid (out-of-range) pointer offset during access of internal data structure fields causes the vulnerability. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16376?
CVE-2017-16376 has a critical severity rating due to potential remote code execution risks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16376?
To fix CVE-2017-16376, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16376?
CVE-2017-16376 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2017.012.20098, 2017.011.30066, 2015.006.30355, and 11.0.22.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16376?
CVE-2017-16376 is a vulnerability that involves reading data beyond the end of a tar file, which can lead to exploitation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-16376?
There is no reliable workaround for CVE-2017-16376; updating to a patched version is the only effective solution.