CVE-2017-16401
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 occurs as a result of a computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer; the computation is part of an image conversion, specifically in Enhanced Metafile Format Plus (EMF +) processing modules. 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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2017-16401?
CVE-2017-16401 has been classified as a critical vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16401?
To fix CVE-2017-16401, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2017-16401?
CVE-2017-16401 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 11.0.22 and earlier, as well as specific versions in the Acrobat DC and 2015 series.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16401?
CVE-2017-16401 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows for potentially arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-16401?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2017-16401; updating the software is essential to mitigate the risk.
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