CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16383: 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 vulnerability is an instance of a heap overflow vulnerability when processing a JPEG file embedded within an XPS document.

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 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-2017-16383?

    CVE-2017-16383 has been classified with a critical severity rating due to its heap overflow vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-16383?

    To fix CVE-2017-16383, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions which address the vulnerability.

  • Which versions are vulnerable to CVE-2017-16383?

    Versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader prior to 2017.012.20098, 2017.011.30066, 2015.006.30355, and 11.0.22 are vulnerable.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16383?

    CVE-2017-16383 is a heap overflow vulnerability that can be exploited when processing a specially crafted JPEG file.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2017-16383?

    CVE-2017-16383 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader including versions prior to 2017.012.20098 and others listed in the vulnerability details.

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