CVE-2017-2972

Name: CVE-2017-2972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-24T07:59:00.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the image conversion module related to JPEG parsing. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 15.020.20042 and earlier, 15.006.30244 and earlier, 11.0.18 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability in the image conversion module related to JPEG parsing. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.80%

84.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 11.0.18
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.006.30244
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.020.20042
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 15.006.30244
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 15.020.20042
Adobe	Reader	<= 11.0.18

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2972?

How severe is CVE-2017-2972?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2972?

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