7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-3091: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 11 2017(Updated: )

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 and earlier versions 4.5.4 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3091?

    CVE-2017-3091 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3091?

    To fix CVE-2017-3091, upgrade Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.5 or later.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-3091?

    CVE-2017-3091 affects Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.4 and earlier.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-3091?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-3091 to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3091 if I cannot upgrade?

    There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2017-3091, and upgrading is the recommended action.

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