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CVE-2017-3090: Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.4 and earlier contain an insecure library loading vulnerability.

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.4 and earlier contain an insecure library loading vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to unsafe library loading of browser related library extensions in the installer plugin. A successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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CVE-2017-3090 affects Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 and earlier. The installer plugin may load browser-related libraries unsafely, which could let an attacker run code on a user workstation if exploitation succeeds. Based on the provided sources, this is an endpoint software risk, not an internet-facing server vulnerability. Organizations are exposed where Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 or earlier is installed or retained on managed or unmanaged endpoints. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints using this legacy Adobe reader software and its installer plugin. Prioritize remediation where the product exists, especially on sensitive user endpoints. The business urgency is driven by possible code execution, but the provided evidence does not indicate active exploitation or broad server-side exposure. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 or earlier.; Review Adobe APSB17-20 for vendor update or removal guidance.; Remove unsupported or unnecessary Adobe Digital Editions installations..

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n/aAdobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 and earlier.Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 and earlier.Listed
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