CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-3098: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jun 20 2017(Updated: )

Adobe Captivate versions 9 and earlier have a remote code execution vulnerability in the quiz reporting feature that could be abused to read and write arbitrary files to the server.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Captivate<=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3098?

    CVE-2017-3098 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution through the quiz reporting feature in Adobe Captivate.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3098?

    To fix CVE-2017-3098, upgrade to a version of Adobe Captivate that is later than version 9.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-3098?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-3098 can lead to unauthorized reading and writing of arbitrary files on the server.

  • Which versions of Adobe Captivate are affected by CVE-2017-3098?

    Adobe Captivate versions 9 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-3098.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3098 if I can't update immediately?

    There is no specific workaround for CVE-2017-3098, so it is strongly advised to upgrade to a secure version as soon as possible.

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