CVE-2017-3035: Use After Free

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 use after free vulnerability in the XML Forms Architecture (XFA) engine. 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

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 11.0.19Patch 15.006.30280 and earlier

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 20, 58461
Event
07:24 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3035?

CVE-2017-3035 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3035?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3035, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest versions.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-3035?

CVE-2017-3035 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, and Acrobat DC versions 15.006.30280 and earlier, among others.

4

Can CVE-2017-3035 lead to data loss?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-3035 could potentially lead to data loss or compromise of sensitive information.

5

Is CVE-2017-3035 specific to Adobe products?

Yes, CVE-2017-3035 specifically affects Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC.

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