CVE-2017-2949: 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 heap overflow vulnerability in the XSLT engine. 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-2017-2949?
CVE-2017-2949 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2949?
To fix CVE-2017-2949, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-2949?
CVE-2017-2949 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, and 11.0.18 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2949?
CVE-2017-2949 is a heap overflow vulnerability found in the XSLT engine of Adobe Acrobat.
5
Can CVE-2017-2949 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2949 can be exploited remotely, leading to possible arbitrary code execution.