What is the severity of CVE-2017-2972?

CVE-2017-2972 is a critical vulnerability that could allow arbitrary code execution due to memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

How can I mitigate CVE-2017-2972?

To mitigate CVE-2017-2972, users should update their Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that is not affected, specifically versions newer than 15.020.20042 and 11.0.18.

What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-2972?

CVE-2017-2972 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, as well as Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30244 and earlier and 15.020.20042 and earlier.

Can CVE-2017-2972 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-2972 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted JPEG file.

What are the possible consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-2972?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-2972 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining control over the victim's system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-2972

critical

9.3

CWE

119

24/1/2017

27/1/2017

CVE-2017-2972: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 24 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 module related to JPEG parsing. 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-2017-2972?
CVE-2017-2972 is a critical vulnerability that could allow arbitrary code execution due to memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How can I mitigate CVE-2017-2972?
To mitigate CVE-2017-2972, users should update their Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that is not affected, specifically versions newer than 15.020.20042 and 11.0.18.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-2972?
CVE-2017-2972 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, as well as Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30244 and earlier and 15.020.20042 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-2972 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2972 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted JPEG file.
What are the possible consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-2972?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-2972 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining control over the victim's system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2972?
CVE-2017-2972 is a critical vulnerability that could allow arbitrary code execution due to memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How can I mitigate CVE-2017-2972?
To mitigate CVE-2017-2972, users should update their Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that is not affected, specifically versions newer than 15.020.20042 and 11.0.18.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-2972?
CVE-2017-2972 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, as well as Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30244 and earlier and 15.020.20042 and earlier.
Can CVE-2017-2972 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2972 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted JPEG file.
What are the possible consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-2972?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-2972 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining control over the victim's system.