CVE-2017-2980: High severity Adobe Digital Editions vulnerability
Published Feb 15, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.3 and earlier have an exploitable buffer over-read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
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-2017-2980?
CVE-2017-2980 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2980?
To fix CVE-2017-2980, upgrade Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.4 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2980?
CVE-2017-2980 is a buffer over-read vulnerability.
4
What could occur if CVE-2017-2980 is exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-2980 could lead to information disclosure.
5
Which versions of Adobe Digital Editions are affected by CVE-2017-2980?
Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2980.