CVE-2017-2970: 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 XSLT engine related to template manipulation. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Adobe Acrobat Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 15.020.20042 - Upgrade
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Adobe Acrobat Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 15.006.30244 - Upgrade
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Adobe Acrobat Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.0.18
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2970?
CVE-2017-2970 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2970?
To fix CVE-2017-2970, update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest versions available.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-2970?
CVE-2017-2970 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, and Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30244 and earlier, as well as 15.020.20042 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2970?
CVE-2017-2970 is characterized as a heap overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through template manipulation.
What could be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-2970?
Exploiting CVE-2017-2970 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.