CVE-2017-3009: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 31, 2017
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier have an exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability in the JPEG2000 parser. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0.0<=11.0.18
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.000.0000<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.000.0000<=15.020.20042
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.000.0000<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.000.0000<=15.020.20042
Adobe Reader>=11.0.0<=11.0.18
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0.0<=11.0.18
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.000.0000<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.000.0000<=15.020.20042
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.000.0000<=15.006.30244
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.000.0000<=15.020.20042
Adobe Reader>=11.0.0<=11.0.18
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 31, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3009?

CVE-2017-3009 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3009?

To resolve CVE-2017-3009, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-3009?

Adobe Acrobat versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, and 11.0.18 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-3009.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3009?

CVE-2017-3009 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the JPEG2000 parser of Adobe Acrobat products.

5

Can CVE-2017-3009 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-3009 can be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted JPEG2000 files.

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