CVE-2017-2979

Description

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.3 and earlier have an exploitable buffer over-read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.00% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: n/a Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 and earlier.
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037816 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96195 vdb entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb17-05.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2979?
CVE-2017-2979 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2979?
To fix CVE-2017-2979, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-2979 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-2979 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2979?
CVE-2017-2979 affects n/a Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 and earlier..
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