Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Adobe Acrobat and Reader: 2017.012.20098 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30066 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30355 and earlier versions, and 11.0.22 and earlier versions. This vulnerability is an instance of a use after free vulnerability in the JavaScript engine. The mismatch between an old and a new object can provide an attacker with unintended memory access. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 11.0.22 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= -, <= 17.012.20098 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 11.0.22 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= -, <= 17.012.20098 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101818Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039791Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-36.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101818Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039791Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-36.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16389?
CVE-2017-16389 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Adobe Acrobat and Reader: 2017.012.20098 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30066 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30355 and earlier versions, and 11.0.22 and earlier versions. Th...
How severe is CVE-2017-16389?
CVE-2017-16389 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16389?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.