CVE-2017-3017: Buffer Overflow

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 memory corruption vulnerability when handling a malformed PDF file. 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-2017-3017?

CVE-2017-3017 has a high severity rating as it allows for potential arbitrary code execution due to memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3017?

To fix CVE-2017-3017, users should update their Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version that is not vulnerable.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-3017?

CVE-2017-3017 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30280 and earlier and 15.023.20070 and earlier.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3017?

CVE-2017-3017 is a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when Adobe Acrobat Reader processes a malformed PDF file.

5

Can CVE-2017-3017 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-3017 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted PDF file to the user.

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