CVE-2017-3096 Memory corruption in Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 and earlier.
An exploitable memory corruption in Adobe Digital Editions allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the character code mapping module.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-3096?
CVE-2017-3096 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions, published on 20 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.4 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the character code mapping module. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Digital Editions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3096?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3096 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-3096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3096 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Digital Editions
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5x43-q52x-5h3j.