Learn about CVE-2017-3050, a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this security issue.
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier have a memory corruption vulnerability in the image conversion engine related to parsing GIF files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Understanding CVE-2017-3050
There is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and older, 15.006.30280 and older, and 15.023.20070 and older, allowing for the execution of arbitrary code.
What is CVE-2017-3050?
This CVE refers to a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier, specifically in the image conversion engine related to the parsing of GIF files.
The Impact of CVE-2017-3050
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in the execution of arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3050
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability lies in the image conversion engine of Adobe Acrobat Reader, specifically in how GIF files are parsed, leading to memory corruption.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by crafting a malicious GIF file and tricking a user into opening it, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
Patching and Updates
Ensure that Adobe Acrobat Reader is regularly updated to the latest version to address security vulnerabilities and protect against potential exploits.