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CVE-2002-1017: Adobe eBook Reader 2.1 and 2.2 allows a user to copy eBooks to other systems by using the backup feature, c...

Adobe eBook Reader 2.1 and 2.2 allows a user to copy eBooks to other systems by using the backup feature, capturing the encryption Challenge, and using the appropriate hash function to generate the activation code.

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This is an old digital-rights-management bypass in Adobe eBook Reader 2.1 and 2.2. It could let a user copy protected eBooks to other computers despite licensing controls. The sources do not describe system compromise, data theft, malware execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy environments still using Adobe eBook Reader 2.1 or 2.2 with protected eBook content or archived activation workflows. Treat as a low-priority legacy licensing-control issue unless your organization depends on protected Adobe eBook content. It is not presented as a platform compromise vulnerability in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Adobe eBook Reader 2.1 or 2.2.; Remove or replace unsupported legacy reader installations where possible.; Check Adobe or archival vendor guidance for any named fixes..

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