CVE-2017-2947: Input Validation

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 a security bypass vulnerability when manipulating Form Data Format (FDF).

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-2017-2947?

CVE-2017-2947 is classified as a security bypass vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2947?

To fix CVE-2017-2947, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 11.0.19 or later, Adobe Acrobat DC to version 15.006.30245 or later, or Adobe Acrobat DC (continuous) to version 15.020.20043 or later.

3

What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2017-2947?

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2947.

4

Are Adobe Acrobat DC versions vulnerable to CVE-2017-2947?

Yes, Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30244 and earlier, as well as 15.020.20042 and earlier, are vulnerable to CVE-2017-2947.

5

Is my operating system affected by CVE-2017-2947?

No, the operating systems such as macOS Yosemite and Microsoft Windows are not directly affected by CVE-2017-2947.

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