CVE-2017-16393 Details
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 -- potentially leading to code corruption, control-flow hijack, or an information leak attack. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-36.html | CVE | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101818 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039791 | CVE | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-36.html | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101818 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039791 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| adobe acrobat | <= 11.0.22 >= 17.0, <= 17.011.30066 |
CPE
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| adobe acrobat dc | >= -, <= 17.012.20098 >= 15.0, <= 15.006.30355 |
CPE
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| adobe acrobat reader | <= 11.0.22 >= 17.0, <= 17.011.30066 |
CPE
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| adobe acrobat reader dc | >= -, <= 17.012.20098 >= 15.0, <= 15.006.30355 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 10, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |