CVE-2017-16402
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 a part of the JPEG 2000 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.
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 | >=-<=17.012.20098 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=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 Notification Manager | >=-<=17.012.20098 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=15.0<=15.006.30355 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16402?
CVE-2017-16402 is classified as a critical vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16402?
To fix CVE-2017-16402, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16402?
CVE-2017-16402 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.012.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30066 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, and 11.0.22 and earlier.
What impact can CVE-2017-16402 have on users?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-16402 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-16402?
Currently, the best mitigation for CVE-2017-16402 is to apply the latest security updates provided by Adobe.
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