Learn about CVE-2017-2967, a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier have a memory corruption vulnerability in the XFA engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Understanding CVE-2017-2967
A memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier has been identified, allowing potential execution of arbitrary code.
What is CVE-2017-2967?
This CVE refers to a memory corruption vulnerability in the XFA engine of Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier. The vulnerability is related to the structure and organization of a form.
The Impact of CVE-2017-2967
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in the execution of arbitrary code, posing a significant security risk to affected systems and potentially allowing attackers to take control of the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-2967
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier are susceptible to a memory corruption vulnerability in the XFA engine.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability is associated with the structure and organization of a form within Adobe Acrobat Reader, potentially leading to memory corruption.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious form that, when processed by the XFA engine, triggers memory corruption, allowing the execution of arbitrary code.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
Patching and Updates
Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to update their Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version to ensure protection against potential exploits.