CVE-2017-3121: Buffer Overflow

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 memory corruption vulnerability in the Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) parser. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3121?

CVE-2017-3121 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3121?

To address CVE-2017-3121, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version newer than 11.0.20.

3

Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-3121?

CVE-2017-3121 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.20 and earlier, along with specific versions of Acrobat DC.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3121?

CVE-2017-3121 is a memory corruption vulnerability found in the Enhanced Metafile Format parser.

5

Can CVE-2017-3121 allow remote attackers to execute code?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-3121 can lead to arbitrary code execution by remote attackers.

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