CVE-2017-3024: 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 manipulating PDF annotations. 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
01:25 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3024?

CVE-2017-3024 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3024?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3024, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 11.0.20 or later or Adobe Acrobat DC to version 15.006.30281 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3024?

CVE-2017-3024 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30280 and 15.023.20070 and earlier.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-3024?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-3024 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

How can I determine if my software is vulnerable to CVE-2017-3024?

Check your version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC against the affected versions listed for CVE-2017-3024 to determine if your software is vulnerable.

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