CVE-2017-16406: 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 is an instance of a type confusion vulnerability in the EMF processing module. The issue causes the program to access an object using an incompatible type, leading to an out of bounds memory access. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by using the out of bounds access for unintended reads, writes, or frees -- potentially leading to code corruption, control-flow hijack, or information leak attack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16406?
CVE-2017-16406 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2017-16406?
CVE-2017-16406 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.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16406?
To fix CVE-2017-16406, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16406?
CVE-2017-16406 is classified as a type confusion vulnerability specifically in the EMF processing module of Adobe Acrobat.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-16406?
Exploiting CVE-2017-16406 could lead to arbitrary code execution, which might allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.