CVE-2017-2939: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 11 2017(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability when processing a malformed cross-reference table. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.18 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | <=15.006.30244 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | <=15.020.20042 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.006.30244 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.020.20042 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.18 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2939?
CVE-2017-2939 is considered to have a critical severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2939?
To fix CVE-2017-2939, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat DC, or Adobe Acrobat as applicable to the latest version.
Which versions of Adobe are affected by CVE-2017-2939?
CVE-2017-2939 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, and 11.0.18 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-2939 lead to data loss?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2939 could potentially lead to data loss due to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2939?
While the best solution is to update the software, users can also limit exposure by disabling the opening of untrusted PDFs.
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- vendor/adobe
- canonical/adobe acrobat reader
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- version/adobe acrobat/15.006.30244
- version/adobe acrobat/15.020.20042
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- version/adobe acrobat reader/15.020.20042
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple ios and macos
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows