CVE-2017-2946: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 11, 2017
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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 the segment for storing non-graphic information. 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
Jun 9, 58461
Event
10:44 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the affected versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader for CVE-2017-2946?

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, and 11.0.18 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2946.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2946?

CVE-2017-2946 is a heap overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

3

What can be the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2017-2946?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2946 could result in arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

4

How can I mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2017-2946?

The best way to mitigate the risk of CVE-2017-2946 is to update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.

5

Is Adobe Acrobat DC also vulnerable to CVE-2017-2946?

Yes, Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.020.20042 and earlier and 15.006.30244 and earlier are also vulnerable to CVE-2017-2946.

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