CVE-2017-16402: 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 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.
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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.