CVE-2017-16419: Medium 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. The issue is a stack exhaustion problem within the JavaScript API, where the computation does not correctly control the amount of recursion that can happen with respect to system resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16419?
CVE-2017-16419 has been classified with a critical severity rating due to its potential impact on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16419?
To fix CVE-2017-16419, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version available.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-16419?
Affected versions include Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2017.012.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30066 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, and 11.0.22 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-16419 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-16419 can potentially be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted PDF files.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-16419?
CVE-2017-16419 involves a stack exhaustion problem within the JavaScript API of Adobe Acrobat and Reader.