CVE-2017-2955: Use After Free
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 use after free vulnerability in the JavaScript 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-2017-2955?
CVE-2017-2955 is rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2955?
To fix CVE-2017-2955, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version available.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2955?
CVE-2017-2955 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 11.0.18 and Acrobat DC versions up to 15.020.20042 and 15.006.30244.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2955?
CVE-2017-2955 is classified as a use after free vulnerability in the JavaScript engine.
5
Can CVE-2017-2955 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2955 could be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted PDF file.