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CVE-2017-2974: Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.3 and earlier have an exploitable buffer over-read vulnerability.

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.3 and earlier have an exploitable buffer over-read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

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CVE-2017-2974 affects Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 and earlier. It is described as an exploitable buffer over-read that could disclose information. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed exploitation, so urgency depends on whether affected software remains installed on user workstations. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints running Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 or earlier. Organizations without this software, or with newer versions validated against Adobe guidance, are unlikely to be affected. Treat this as a targeted software hygiene item, not an emergency, unless affected versions are present in meaningful numbers or used on sensitive endpoints. Mitigation focus: Inventory Adobe Digital Editions installations and identify versions 4.5.3 or earlier.; Check Adobe APSB17-05 for vendor remediation guidance before selecting an upgrade path.; Remove Adobe Digital Editions where there is no business need..

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n/aAdobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 and earlier.Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 and earlier.Listed
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