What is the severity of CVE-2017-3042?

CVE-2017-3042 is considered a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3042?

To fix CVE-2017-3042, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version that is not vulnerable.

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-3042?

CVE-2017-3042 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, and versions of Acrobat DC prior to 15.006.30280 and 15.023.20070.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-3042?

CVE-2017-3042 can be exploited through crafted TIFF files during image conversion processes.

Can CVE-2017-3042 affect users on macOS?

No, CVE-2017-3042 does not affect macOS Yosemite as it is related specifically to vulnerable versions of Adobe Acrobat.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-3042

critical

9.3

CWE

119

12/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-3042: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Apr 12 2017(Updated: )

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability in image conversion, related to parsing offsets in TIFF files. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.19
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.006.30280
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.023.20070
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.006.30280
Adobe Acrobat DC	<=15.023.20070
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.19
macOS Yosemite
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3042?
CVE-2017-3042 is considered a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3042?
To fix CVE-2017-3042, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version that is not vulnerable.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-3042?
CVE-2017-3042 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, and versions of Acrobat DC prior to 15.006.30280 and 15.023.20070.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-3042?
CVE-2017-3042 can be exploited through crafted TIFF files during image conversion processes.
Can CVE-2017-3042 affect users on macOS?
No, CVE-2017-3042 does not affect macOS Yosemite as it is related specifically to vulnerable versions of Adobe Acrobat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3042?
CVE-2017-3042 is considered a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3042?
To fix CVE-2017-3042, upgrade Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version that is not vulnerable.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-3042?
CVE-2017-3042 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, and versions of Acrobat DC prior to 15.006.30280 and 15.023.20070.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-3042?
CVE-2017-3042 can be exploited through crafted TIFF files during image conversion processes.
Can CVE-2017-3042 affect users on macOS?
No, CVE-2017-3042 does not affect macOS Yosemite as it is related specifically to vulnerable versions of Adobe Acrobat.