CVE-2017-3122: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 08 2017(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 image conversion engine when processing Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) data related to Bezier curves. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<11.0.21 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.000.0000<15.006.30355 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=17.000.0000<=17.011.30066 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=17.000.0000<17.012.20098 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.000.0000<15.006.30355 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.000.0000<17.011.30066 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.000.0000<17.012.20098 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<11.0.21 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3122?
CVE-2017-3122 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory corruption and exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3122?
To fix CVE-2017-3122, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version available.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3122?
CVE-2017-3122 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader 11.0.20 and earlier, 2015.006.30306 and earlier, as well as multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat DC.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3122?
CVE-2017-3122 is a memory corruption vulnerability found in the image conversion engine of Adobe Acrobat products.
Can CVE-2017-3122 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-3122 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious EMF file.
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