CVE-2017-2950: Use After Free
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 use after free vulnerability in the XFA engine, related to layout functionality. 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-2017-2950?
CVE-2017-2950 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2950?
To mitigate CVE-2017-2950, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest patched versions.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-2950?
CVE-2017-2950 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, and 11.0.18 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-2950 lead to data breaches?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2950 could potentially lead to data breaches through arbitrary code execution.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-2950 on system security?
CVE-2017-2950 can severely compromise system security by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user.
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