CVE-2017-3123: 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 drawing position definition. 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 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 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 Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3123?
CVE-2017-3123 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation causing memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3123?
To fix CVE-2017-3123, users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader available from Adobe.
Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2017-3123?
CVE-2017-3123 affects multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat DC, and older versions of Adobe applications.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3123?
CVE-2017-3123 is a memory corruption vulnerability related to the image conversion engine when processing EMF data.
Is CVE-2017-3123 being actively exploited?
There have been reports suggesting that CVE-2017-3123 is being actively exploited in the wild.
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