CVE-2017-2972

7.8 HIGH
Published: January 24, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the image conversion module related to JPEG parsing. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95690
Source: psirt@adobe.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-01.html
Source: psirt@adobe.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95690
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-01.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.8%
85th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

apple microsoft adobe

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