CVE-2017-3010: 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 memory corruption vulnerability in the rendering engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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
Jun 16, 58461
Event
12:16 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3010?

CVE-2017-3010 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3010?

To fix CVE-2017-3010, you should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-3010?

CVE-2017-3010 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.18 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.020.20042 and 15.006.30244 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3010?

CVE-2017-3010 is a memory corruption vulnerability found in the rendering engine of Adobe Acrobat products.

5

Can exploiting CVE-2017-3010 affect system security?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-3010 may lead to arbitrary code execution, compromising system security.

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