CVE-2017-2949: 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 in the XSLT engine. 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95344
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037574
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-005
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-006
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-007
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-008
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-009
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-011
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-012
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-013
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-015
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-016
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-017
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-018
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-019
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-020
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-028
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-029
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-01.html
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2949?
To fix CVE-2017-2949, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2949?
CVE-2017-2949 is a heap overflow vulnerability found in the XSLT engine of Adobe Acrobat.
Can CVE-2017-2949 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2949 can be exploited remotely, leading to possible arbitrary code execution.
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