CVE-2017-3023: 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 in the JPEG 2000 code-stream tile 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
Jun 14, 58461
Event
12:57 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3023?

CVE-2017-3023 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3023?

To fix CVE-2017-3023, update Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-3023?

CVE-2017-3023 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, as well as several versions of Adobe Acrobat DC up to 15.023.20070.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3023?

CVE-2017-3023 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the JPEG 2000 code-stream tile functionality.

5

Can CVE-2017-3023 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-3023 can potentially be exploited by an attacker through a malicious PDF file.

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