CVE-2017-16387: Buffer Overflow
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 part of the JPEG2000 codec. 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-2017-16387?
CVE-2017-16387 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16387?
To fix CVE-2017-16387, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version as recommended by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-16387?
CVE-2017-16387 affects Adobe Acrobat versions 2017.012.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30066 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, and 11.0.22 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-16387 impact Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Yes, CVE-2017-16387 impacts various versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader, including versions 11.0.22 and earlier.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-16387?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2017-16387; the best mitigation is to apply updates provided by Adobe.