CVE-2017-2966: Buffer Overflow
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.
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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.