CVE-2017-3053 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier have a memory address leak vulnerability in the image conversion engine, related to parsing of the APP13 segment in JPEG files.

Understanding CVE-2017-3053

The vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier can lead to a memory address leak due to a specific issue in the image conversion engine.

What is CVE-2017-3053?

The image conversion engine in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier has a vulnerability that can lead to a memory address leak. This vulnerability is specifically related to the parsing of the APP13 segment in JPEG files.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3053

The vulnerability can be exploited to disclose sensitive information stored in memory.
Attackers could potentially access confidential data through the memory address leak.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3053

The technical aspects of the CVE-2017-3053 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier allows for a memory address leak in the image conversion engine when parsing the APP13 segment in JPEG files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe Acrobat Reader 11.0.19 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat Reader 15.006.30280 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat Reader 15.023.20070 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is exploited by manipulating the parsing of the APP13 segment in JPEG files, leading to a memory address leak.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2017-3053, consider the following mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version to patch the vulnerability.
Avoid opening or accessing suspicious JPEG files from untrusted sources.
Monitor security advisories from Adobe for any updates or patches related to this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement regular software updates and security patches for Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks associated with opening files from unknown sources.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Adobe Acrobat Reader is regularly updated to the latest version to mitigate the memory address leak vulnerability.