CVE-2017-3044
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 memory corruption vulnerability in the JPEG 2000 engine, related to image scaling. 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-2017-3044?
CVE-2017-3044 is a critical vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution due to memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3044?
To fix CVE-2017-3044, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 11.0.20 or later, or use Acrobat DC version 15.006.30281 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-3044?
CVE-2017-3044 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, as well as specific versions of Acrobat DC.
What is the cause of CVE-2017-3044?
CVE-2017-3044 is caused by a memory corruption vulnerability in the JPEG 2000 engine related to image scaling in Adobe Acrobat.
Can CVE-2017-3044 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-3044 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted JPEG 2000 image.
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