CVE-2017-2963: 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 memory corruption vulnerability in the image conversion engine, related to handling of the color profile in a TIFF file. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2963?
CVE-2017-2963 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2963?
To mitigate CVE-2017-2963, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2963?
CVE-2017-2963 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30244 and earlier, and 15.020.20042 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2963?
CVE-2017-2963 is a memory corruption vulnerability found in the image conversion engine of Adobe Acrobat products.
What could happen if CVE-2017-2963 is exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2963 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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