CVE-2017-2958: Use After Free

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 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-2017-2958?

CVE-2017-2958 has a critical severity level due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2958?

To fix CVE-2017-2958, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version available.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-2958?

CVE-2017-2958 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30244 and earlier, as well as 15.020.20042 and earlier.

4

Can exploitation of CVE-2017-2958 lead to data breach?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2958 could potentially lead to unauthorized access and a data breach.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2958?

CVE-2017-2958 is classified as a use after free vulnerability within the JavaScript engine of Adobe Acrobat products.

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