What is the severity of CVE-2017-2966?

CVE-2017-2966 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2966?

To fix CVE-2017-2966, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version.

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-2966?

CVE-2017-2966 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.020.20042 and earlier.

Can exploitation of CVE-2017-2966 lead to data breaches?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2966 could potentially lead to data breaches through arbitrary code execution.

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CVE-2017-2966

critical

9.3

CWE

119

11/1/2017

18/1/2017

CVE-2017-2966: Buffer Overflow

Q: What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2966?

CVE-2017-2966 is a heap overflow vulnerability in the image conversion engine related to parsing malformed TIFF segments.

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 image conversion engine related to parsing malformed TIFF segments. 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 DC	<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.020.20042
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.020.20042
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.18
macOS Yosemite
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-01.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2966?
CVE-2017-2966 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2966?
To fix CVE-2017-2966, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-2966?
CVE-2017-2966 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.020.20042 and earlier.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2966?
CVE-2017-2966 is a heap overflow vulnerability in the image conversion engine related to parsing malformed TIFF segments.
Can exploitation of CVE-2017-2966 lead to data breaches?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2966 could potentially lead to data breaches through arbitrary code execution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2966?
CVE-2017-2966 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2966?
To fix CVE-2017-2966, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-2966?
CVE-2017-2966 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.020.20042 and earlier.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2966?
CVE-2017-2966 is a heap overflow vulnerability in the image conversion engine related to parsing malformed TIFF segments.
Can exploitation of CVE-2017-2966 lead to data breaches?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2966 could potentially lead to data breaches through arbitrary code execution.