CVE-2017-16400: 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 part of the JPEG 2000 parser. 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-2017-16400?
CVE-2017-16400 has been assessed as critical due to its potential impact on user system security.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16400?
To fix CVE-2017-16400, you should update your Adobe Acrobat or Reader software to the latest version provided by Adobe.
Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2017-16400?
CVE-2017-16400 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 2017.012.20098, 2017.011.30066, 2015.006.30355, and 11.0.22.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2017-16400?
CVE-2017-16400 occurs due to a computation that reads data beyond the end of a tar file, leading to potential exploitation.
Can CVE-2017-16400 lead to data compromise?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-16400 can lead to data compromise, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.