CVE-2017-16412: 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 because of a computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer; the computation is part of the XPS conversion module, when handling a JPEG resource. 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-2017-16412?
CVE-2017-16412 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to potential exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16412?
To fix CVE-2017-16412, you should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version immediately.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-16412?
CVE-2017-16412 affects various versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader including 2017.012.20098 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, and 11.0.22 and earlier.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-16412?
The nature of CVE-2017-16412 involves a computation error that can lead to reading data past the end of the target buffer.
Can CVE-2017-16412 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-16412 can potentially be exploited remotely if an affected version of Adobe Acrobat or Reader is used to open a maliciously crafted PDF file.