CVE-2017-3042

Name: CVE-2017-3042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:02.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability in image conversion, related to parsing offsets in TIFF files. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 14.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.19 and earlier, 15.006.30280 and earlier, 15.023.20070 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability in image conversion, related to parsing offsets in TIFF files. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.45%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 11.0.19
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.006.30280
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.023.20070
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 15.006.30280
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 15.023.20070
Adobe	Reader	<= 11.0.19

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97549Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038228
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-11.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-265/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97549Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038228
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-11.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3042?

How severe is CVE-2017-3042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3042?

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