CVE-2017-2973: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 15, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.3 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.3
Event History
Feb 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:11 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2973?
CVE-2017-2973 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2973?
To fix CVE-2017-2973, upgrade Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.4 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2973?
CVE-2017-2973 is a heap overflow vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
4
Which versions of Adobe Digital Editions are affected by CVE-2017-2973?
Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2973.
5
Can CVE-2017-2973 lead to remote exploitation?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2973 can potentially lead to remote arbitrary code execution.