CVE-2017-2945: 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 heap overflow vulnerability when parsing TIFF image files. 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 Reader DC | <=15.006.30244 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=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 Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.18 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=15.006.30244 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=15.020.20042 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.006.30244 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.020.20042 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.18 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2945?
CVE-2017-2945 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2945?
To fix CVE-2017-2945, update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest versions that are not vulnerable.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-2945?
CVE-2017-2945 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions prior to 11.0.19 and all Adobe Acrobat DC versions before 15.020.20043.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2945?
CVE-2017-2945 is a heap overflow vulnerability that occurs when parsing TIFF image files.
Can exploitation of CVE-2017-2945 lead to a security breach?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2945 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to a potential security breach.
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