CVE-2017-3029: 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 when handling a JPEG 2000 code-stream.

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.19
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.006.30280
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.023.20070

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-2017-3029?

CVE-2017-3029 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to lead to memory address leaks in Adobe Acrobat products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3029?

To fix CVE-2017-3029, you should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC that resolves this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3029?

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, as well as various versions of Acrobat DC up to 15.006.30280 and 15.023.20070 are affected by CVE-2017-3029.

4

What types of security issues can CVE-2017-3029 cause?

CVE-2017-3029 can potentially lead to unauthorized information disclosure through memory address leaks.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3029 if I cannot update?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2017-3029, so updating to a patched version is the recommended solution.

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