CVE-2017-3120: Use After Free

Published Aug 11, 2017
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017.009.20058 and earlier, 2017.008.30051 and earlier, 2015.006.30306 and earlier, and 11.0.20 and earlier has an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the XFA parsing engine when handling certain types of internal instructions. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0.0<11.0.21
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.000.0000<15.006.30355
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.000.0000<=17.011.30066
Adobe Acrobat DC>=17.000.0000<17.012.20098
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.000.0000<15.006.30355
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.000.0000<17.011.30066
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=17.000.0000<17.012.20098
Adobe Reader>=11.0.0<11.0.21
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 11, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3120?

CVE-2017-3120 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3120?

To fix CVE-2017-3120, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available from Adobe's official site.

3

What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-3120?

CVE-2017-3120 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017.009.20058 and earlier, along with several other specific versions of Adobe Acrobat DC and Reader.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3120?

CVE-2017-3120 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the XFA parsing engine of Adobe Acrobat.

5

Can CVE-2017-3120 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-3120 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a maliciously crafted PDF file.

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