#VU4132 Security bypass in Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader


Published: 2017-01-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU4132

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2947

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it and bypass certain security restrictions.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may lead to sensitive information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install the latest version of Adobe Reader and Acrobat:

  • Acrobat DC Continuous 15.023.20053
  • Acrobat Reader DC Continuous 15.023.20053
  • Acrobat DC Classic 15.006.30279
  • Acrobat Reader DC Classic 15.006.30279
  • Acrobat XI 11.0.19
  • Reader XI 11.0.19

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30097 - 15.020.20042

Adobe Reader: 11.0.0 - 11.0.18, 15.006.30097 - 15.020.20042


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-01.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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