CVE-2017-16397: 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 Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) processing within the image conversion module. 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-2017-16397?
CVE-2017-16397 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16397?
To mitigate CVE-2017-16397, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.
What are the affected versions of Adobe Acrobat for CVE-2017-16397?
CVE-2017-16397 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 11.0.22 and earlier, as well as specific earlier versions of 2015 and 2017.
Is CVE-2017-16397 a remote code execution vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-16397 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting certain versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2017-16397?
CVE-2017-16397 impacts systems running vulnerable versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader software.