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CVE-2017-3056

Adobe Reader DC util streamFromString Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

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 the JavaScript engine, related to string manipulation. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Las versiones de Adobe Acrobat Reader 11.0.19 y anteriores, 15.006.30280 y anteriores, 15.023.20070 y anteriores tienen una vulnerabilidad de corrupción de memoria explotable en el motor de JavaScript, relacionada con la manipulación de cadenas. Una explotación exitosa podría conducir a la ejecución arbitraria de código.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of the util.streamFromString method. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the process.

*Credits: willj from Tencent PC Manager
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
None
Availability
None
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2016-12-02 CVE Reserved
  • 2017-04-12 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-05 CVE Updated
  • 2024-10-25 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Adobe
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Acrobat
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<= 11.0.19
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-
Affected
in Apple
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Mac Os X
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*-
Safe
Adobe
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Acrobat
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<= 11.0.19
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-
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows
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*-
Safe
Adobe
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Acrobat Dc
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<= 15.006.30280
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classic
Affected
in Apple
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Mac Os X
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*-
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Adobe
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Acrobat Dc
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<= 15.006.30280
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classic
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Windows
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Adobe
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Acrobat Dc
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<= 15.023.20070
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continuous
Affected
in Apple
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Mac Os X
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*-
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Adobe
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Acrobat Dc
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<= 15.023.20070
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continuous
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows
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*-
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Adobe
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Acrobat Reader Dc
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<= 15.006.30280
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classic
Affected
in Apple
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Mac Os X
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*-
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Adobe
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Acrobat Reader Dc
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<= 15.006.30280
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classic
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Windows
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Safe
Adobe
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Acrobat Reader Dc
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<= 15.023.20070
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continuous
Affected
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Mac Os X
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*-
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Adobe
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Acrobat Reader Dc
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<= 15.023.20070
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continuous
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows
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*-
Safe
Adobe
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Reader
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<= 11.0.19
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-
Affected
in Apple
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Mac Os X
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Adobe
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Reader
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<= 11.0.19
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-
Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows
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*-
Safe