CVE-2017-2944: Buffer Overflow

Published 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 parsing crafted TIFF image files. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Adobe Acrobat<=11.0.18
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.020.20042
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.020.20042
Adobe Reader<=11.0.18
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat<=11.0.18
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.020.20042
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.020.20042
Adobe Reader<=11.0.18
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 11, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2944?

CVE-2017-2944 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2944?

To fix CVE-2017-2944, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version that is not affected, as per the Adobe security advisory.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-2944?

CVE-2017-2944 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, and 11.0.18 and earlier.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-2944?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-2944 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

5

How does CVE-2017-2944 operate?

CVE-2017-2944 operates through a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when parsing specially crafted TIFF image files.

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