CVE-2017-3036

Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in image conversion related to processing of the PCX (picture exchange) file format. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038228	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97556	vdb entry third party advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-11.html	vendor advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-262/	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3036?: CVE-2017-3036 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3036?: To fix CVE-2017-3036, 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-2017-3036 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-3036 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3036?: CVE-2017-3036 affects n/a Adobe Acrobat Reader 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier..

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Description

Category

CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write

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Frequently Asked Questions