CVE-2017-16408: 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 WebCapture 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-2017-16408?
CVE-2017-16408 is classified as a critical vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat and Reader software.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16408?
To fix CVE-2017-16408, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader are affected by CVE-2017-16408?
CVE-2017-16408 affects versions 2017.012.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30066 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, and 11.0.22 and earlier of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16408?
CVE-2017-16408 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-16408?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-16408 include unauthorized access to system resources and disclosure of sensitive information.