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CVE-2017-2979: 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-2017-2979 is an information disclosure issue in Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 and earlier. The public record describes an exploitable buffer over-read, meaning vulnerable software may read beyond intended memory boundaries and expose data. No active exploitation evidence is provided in the source bundle. Exposure is most likely on endpoints where Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 or earlier remains installed. The bundle does not identify server-side exposure, cloud services, or other Adobe products as affected. Prioritize as a moderate legacy endpoint hygiene issue. It is not supported by KEV evidence, but vulnerable installations can create unnecessary information disclosure risk and should be removed or updated during routine endpoint remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Adobe Digital Editions installations across managed endpoints.; Review Adobe APSB17-05 for the vendor-supported update path.; Upgrade or remove Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.3 and earlier..

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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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