What is the severity of CVE-2017-2941?

CVE-2017-2941 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2941?

To fix CVE-2017-2941, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest versions available.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-2941?

CVE-2017-2941 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier as well as Acrobat DC versions 15.020.20042 and 15.006.30244 or earlier.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2941?

CVE-2017-2941 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited while processing Compact Font Format data.

Can CVE-2017-2941 lead to further attacks?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2941 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially enabling further attacks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-2941

critical

9.3

CWE

119

11/1/2017

18/1/2017

CVE-2017-2941: 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 Compact Font Format data. 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 DC	<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.020.20042
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.020.20042
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.18
macOS Yosemite
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-01.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2941?
CVE-2017-2941 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2941?
To fix CVE-2017-2941, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest versions available.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-2941?
CVE-2017-2941 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier as well as Acrobat DC versions 15.020.20042 and 15.006.30244 or earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2941?
CVE-2017-2941 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited while processing Compact Font Format data.
Can CVE-2017-2941 lead to further attacks?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2941 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially enabling further attacks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2941?
CVE-2017-2941 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2941?
To fix CVE-2017-2941, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest versions available.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-2941?
CVE-2017-2941 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier as well as Acrobat DC versions 15.020.20042 and 15.006.30244 or earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2941?
CVE-2017-2941 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited while processing Compact Font Format data.
Can CVE-2017-2941 lead to further attacks?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2941 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially enabling further attacks.