CVE-2017-3014: Use After Free

Published Apr 12, 2017
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in XML Forms Architecture (XFA) related to reset form functionality. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Adobe Acrobat<=11.0.19
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.006.30280
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.023.20070
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.006.30280
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.023.20070
Adobe Reader<=11.0.19
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat<=11.0.19
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.006.30280
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.023.20070
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.006.30280
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.023.20070
Adobe Reader<=11.0.19
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3014?

CVE-2017-3014 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3014?

To fix CVE-2017-3014, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to versions later than those specified in the vulnerability description.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-3014?

CVE-2017-3014 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30280 and earlier, as well as 15.023.20070 and earlier.

4

What is a use after free vulnerability as seen in CVE-2017-3014?

A use after free vulnerability, such as CVE-2017-3014, occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

Can CVE-2017-3014 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-3014 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious PDF file.

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