CVE-2017-16381

Name: CVE-2017-16381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-09T06:29:01.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16381 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. The vulnerability is caused by a buffer access with an incorrect length value when processing TIFF files embedded within an XPS document. EPSS estimates a 12.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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. The vulnerability is caused by a buffer access with an incorrect length value when processing TIFF files embedded within an XPS document. Crafted TIFF image input causes a mismatch between allocated buffer size and the access allowed by the computation. If an attacker can adequately control the accessible memory then this vulnerability can be leveraged to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.85%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 11.0.22
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 17.0, <= 17.011.30066
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= -, <= 17.012.20098
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.0, <= 15.006.30355
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	<= 11.0.22
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 17.0, <= 17.011.30066
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= -, <= 17.012.20098
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.0, <= 15.006.30355

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101831Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039791Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-36.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101831Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039791Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-36.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16381?

How severe is CVE-2017-16381?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16381 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16381?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST