CVE-2017-3020: 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 a memory address leak vulnerability in the weblink module.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3020?

CVE-2017-3020 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information leakage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3020?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3020, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to versions 11.0.20 or later, or to version 15.006.30281 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3020?

CVE-2017-3020 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, as well as multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat DC.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3020?

CVE-2017-3020 is a memory address leak vulnerability found within the weblink module of affected Adobe products.

5

Can CVE-2017-3020 lead to further exploits?

Yes, CVE-2017-3020 can potentially allow attackers to access sensitive information, which may lead to further exploits.

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