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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2017.2896
Security Updates Available for Adobe Acrobat and Reader | APSB17-36
15 November 2017
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Publisher: Adobe
Operating System: Windows
OS X
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Access Confidential Data -- Remote with User Interaction
Reduced Security -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2017-16420 CVE-2017-16419 CVE-2017-16418
CVE-2017-16417 CVE-2017-16416 CVE-2017-16415
CVE-2017-16414 CVE-2017-16413 CVE-2017-16412
CVE-2017-16411 CVE-2017-16410 CVE-2017-16409
CVE-2017-16408 CVE-2017-16407 CVE-2017-16406
CVE-2017-16405 CVE-2017-16404 CVE-2017-16403
CVE-2017-16402 CVE-2017-16401 CVE-2017-16400
CVE-2017-16399 CVE-2017-16398 CVE-2017-16397
CVE-2017-16396 CVE-2017-16395 CVE-2017-16394
CVE-2017-16393 CVE-2017-16392 CVE-2017-16391
CVE-2017-16390 CVE-2017-16389 CVE-2017-16388
CVE-2017-16387 CVE-2017-16386 CVE-2017-16385
CVE-2017-16384 CVE-2017-16383 CVE-2017-16382
CVE-2017-16381 CVE-2017-16380 CVE-2017-16379
CVE-2017-16378 CVE-2017-16377 CVE-2017-16376
CVE-2017-16375 CVE-2017-16374 CVE-2017-16373
CVE-2017-16372 CVE-2017-16371 CVE-2017-16370
CVE-2017-16369 CVE-2017-16368 CVE-2017-16367
CVE-2017-16366 CVE-2017-16365 CVE-2017-16364
CVE-2017-16363 CVE-2017-16362 CVE-2017-16361
CVE-2017-16360 CVE-2017-11293
Original Bulletin:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-36.html
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Adobe Security Bulletin
Security Updates Available for Adobe Acrobat and Reader | APSB17-36
+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------+
| Bulletin ID | Date Published | Priority |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------+
|APSB17-36 |November 14, 2017 |2 |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------------+-----------------+
Summary
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader for Windows
and Macintosh. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could
potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Affected Versions
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
| Product | Affected Versions | Platform |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
|Acrobat DC (Continuous Track)|2017.012.20098 and earlier |Windows and |
| |versions |Macintosh |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
|Acrobat Reader DC (Continuous|2017.012.20098 and earlier |Windows and |
|Track) |versions |Macintosh |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
| | | |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
|Acrobat 2017 |2017.011.30066 and earlier |Windows and |
| |versions |Macintosh |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
|Acrobat Reader 2017 |2017.011.30066 and earlier |Windows and |
| |versions |Macintosh |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
| | | |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
|Acrobat DC (Classic Track) |2015.006.30355 and earlier |Windows and |
| |versions |Macintosh |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
|Acrobat Reader DC |2015.006.30355 and earlier |Windows and |
|(Classic Track) |versions |Macintosh |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
| | | |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
|Acrobat XI |11.0.22 and earlier versions |Windows and |
| | |Macintosh |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
|Reader XI |11.0.22 and earlier versions |Windows and |
| | |Macintosh |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+-----------------+
For more information on Acrobat DC, please visit the Acrobat DC FAQ page.
For more information on Acrobat Reader DC, please visit the Acrobat Reader DC
FAQ page.
Solution
Adobe recommends users update their software installations to the latest
versions by following the instructions below.
The latest product versions are available to end users via one of the following
methods:
o Users can update their product installations manually by choosing Help >
Check for Updates.
o The products will update automatically, without requiring user
intervention, when updates are
detected.
o The full Acrobat Reader installer can be downloaded from the Acrobat Reader
Download Center.
For IT administrators (managed environments):
o Download the enterprise installers from ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/, or
refer to the specific release note version for links to installers.
o Install updates via your preferred methodology, such as AIP-GPO,
bootstrapper, SCUP/SCCM
(Windows), or on Macintosh, Apple Remote Desktop and SSH.
Adobe categorizes these updates with the following priority ratings and
recommends users update their installation to the newest version:
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
| Product | Updated | Platform | Priority |Availability|
| | Versions | | Rating | |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
|Acrobat DC (Continuous |2018.009.20044 |Windows and |2 |Windows |
|Track) | |Macintosh | |Macintosh |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
|Acrobat Reader DC |2018.009.20044 |Windows and |2 |Download |
|(Continuous Track) | |Macintosh | |Center |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
| | | | | |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
|Acrobat 2017 |2017.011.30068 |Windows and |2 |Windows |
| | |Macintosh | |Macintosh |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
|Acrobat Reader 2017 |2017.011.30068 |Windows and |2 |Windows |
| | |Macintosh | |Macintosh |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
| | | | | |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
|Acrobat DC (Classic |2015.006.30392 |Windows and |2 |Windows |
|Track) | |Macintosh | |Macintosh |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
|Acrobat Reader DC |2015.006.30392 |Windows and |2 |Windows |
|(Classic Track) | |Macintosh | |Macintosh |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
| | | | | |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
|Acrobat XI |11.0.23 |Windows and |2 |Windows |
| | |Macintosh | |Macintosh |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
|Reader XI |11.0.23 |Windows and |2 |Windows |
| | |Macintosh | |Macintosh |
+-----------------------+---------------+-------------+----------+------------+
Note:
As noted in this previous announcement, support for Adobe Acrobat 11.x and
Adobe Reader 11.x ended on October 15, 2017. Version 11.0.23 is the final
release for Adobe Acrobat 11.x and Adobe Reader 11.x. Adobe strongly
recommends that you update to the latest versions of Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe
Acrobat Reader DC. By updating installations to the latest versions, you
benefit from the latest functional enhancements and improved security measures.
Vulnerability Details
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
| Vulnerability Category |Vulnerability Impact|Severity | CVE Number |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
|Access of Uninitialized |Remote Code |Critical |CVE-2017-16377 |
|Pointer |Execution | |CVE-2017-16378 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
| | | |CVE-2017-16360 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16388 |
|Use after free |Remote Code |Critical |CVE-2017-16389 |
| |Execution | |CVE-2017-16390 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16393 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16398 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
| | | |CVE-2017-16381 |
|Buffer Access with |Remote Code | |CVE-2017-16385 |
|Incorrect Length Value |Execution |Critical |CVE-2017-16392 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16395 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16396 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
| | | |CVE-2017-16363 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16365 |
|Buffer over-read |Remote Code |Critical |CVE-2017-16374 |
| |Execution | |CVE-2017-16384 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16386 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16387 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
|Buffer Overflow/Underflow |Remote Code |Critical |CVE-2017-16368 |
| |Execution | | |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
|Heap Overflow |Remote Code |Critical |CVE-2017-16383 |
| |Execution | | |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
|Improper validation of |Remote Code |Critical |CVE-2017-16391 |
|array index |Execution | |CVE-2017-16410 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
| | | |CVE-2017-16362 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16370 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16376 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16382 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16394 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16397 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16399 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16400 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16401 |
| |Remote Code | |CVE-2017-16402 |
|Out-of-bounds read |Execution |Critical |CVE-2017-16403 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16404 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16405 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16408 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16409 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16412 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16414 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16417 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16418 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16420 |
| | | |CVE-2017-11293 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
| | | |CVE-2017-16407 |
|Out-of-bounds write |Remote Code |Critical |CVE-2017-16413 |
| |Execution | |CVE-2017-16415 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16416 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
|Security bypass |Drive-by-download |Important|CVE-2017-16361 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16366 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
|Security bypass |Information |Important|CVE-2017-16369 |
| |Disclosure | | |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
|Security bypass |Remote Code |Critical |CVE-2017-16380 |
| |Execution | | |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
|Stack exhaustion |Excessive resource |Important|CVE-2017-16419 |
| |consumption | | |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
| |Remote Code | |CVE-2017-16367 |
|Type confusion |Execution |Critical |CVE-2017-16379 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16406 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
| | | |CVE-2017-16364 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16371 |
|Untrusted pointer |Remote Code |Critical |CVE-2017-16372 |
|dereference |Execution | |CVE-2017-16373 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16375 |
| | | |CVE-2017-16411 |
+---------------------------+--------------------+---------+------------------+
Acknowledgements
Adobe would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for
reporting the relevant issues and for working with Adobe to help protect our
customers:
o Toan Pham Van (@__suto) (CVE-2017-16362, CVE-2017-16363, CVE-2017-16364,
CVE-2017-16365)
o Ke Liu of Tencent's Xuanwu LAB working with Trend Micro's Zero Day
Initiative (CVE-2017-16381, CVE-2017-16382, CVE-2017-16383, CVE-2017-16384,
CVE-2017-16385, CVE-2017-16386, CVE-2017-16387, CVE-2017-16400,
CVE-2017-16401, CVE-2017-16402, CVE-2017-16403, CVE-2017-16404)
o Ke Liu of Tencent's Xuanwu LAB (CVE-2017-16370, CVE-2017-16371,
CVE-2017-16372, CVE-2017-16373, CVE-2017-16374, CVE-2017-16375)
o Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Offensive Security working with Trend Micro's Zero
Day Initiative (CVE-2017-16369)
o Kamlapati Choubey, TELUS Security Labs (CVE-2017-16415)
o Aleksandar Nikolic of Cisco Talos http://talosintelligence.com/
vulnerability-reports/ (CVE-2017-16367)
o Jun Kokatsu (@shhnjk) (CVE-2017-16366, CVE-2017-16361)
o riusksk (??) of Tencent Security Platform Department (CVE-2017-11293,
CVE-2017-16408, CVE-2017-16409, CVE-2017-16410, CVE-2017-16411,
CVE-2017-16399, CVE-2017-16395, CVE-2017-16394)
o Marcin Towalski (CVE-2017-16391)
o Lin Wang of Beihang University (CVE-2017-16416, CVE-2017-16417,
CVE-2017-16418, CVE-2017-16405)
o willJ of Tencent PC Manager (CVE-2017-16406, CVE-2017-16407,
CVE-2017-16419, CVE-2017-16412, CVE-2017-16413, CVE-2017-16396,
CVE-2017-16397, CVE-2017-16392)
o Cybellum Technologies LTD cybellum.com (CVE-2017-16376, CVE-2017-16377,
CVE-2017-16378, CVE-2017-16379)
o Richard Warren of NCC Group Plc (CVE-2017-16380)
o Gal De Leon of Palo Alto Networks (CVE-2017-16388, CVE-2017-16389,
CVE-2017-16390, CVE-2017-16393, CVE-2017-16398, CVE-2017-16414,
CVE-2017-16420)
o Toan Pham @__suto (CVE-2017-16360)
o Ashfaq Ansari - Project Srishti working with iDefense Labs (CVE-2017-16368)
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