CVE-2017-3031: Low severity Adobe Acrobat vulnerability
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 XSLT engine.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Adobe Acrobat Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.0.19 - Upgrade
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Adobe Acrobat Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 15.006.30280 - Upgrade
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Adobe Acrobat Readerto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 15.023.20070
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3031?
CVE-2017-3031 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data and system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3031?
To fix CVE-2017-3031, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 11.0.20 or later, or to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat DC.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-3031?
CVE-2017-3031 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30280 and earlier, as well as 15.023.20070 and earlier.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-3031?
The impact of CVE-2017-3031 includes a memory address leak that could provide attackers information about memory layout, potentially aiding in further attacks.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3031?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2017-3031; the best mitigation is to apply the necessary software updates.