CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-3124: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 11 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 picture exchange (PCX) file format parsing module. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.0.0<11.0.21
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 Notification Manager>=15.000.0000<15.006.30355
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=17.000.0000<17.011.30066
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=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-2017-3124?

    CVE-2017-3124 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3124?

    To fix CVE-2017-3124, users should update their Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest version available.

  • What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-3124?

    CVE-2017-3124 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions before 11.0.21 and Adobe Acrobat DC versions prior to 17.012.20098.

  • What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2017-3124?

    Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-3124 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on the affected system.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-3124?

    There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2017-3124, and the best course of action is to apply the required updates.

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