CVE-2017-16401: 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 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.
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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.