Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-3091 is a memory corruption flaw in Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 and earlier. If successfully exploited, it could allow arbitrary code execution, meaning an attacker could potentially run code with the privileges of the affected application user. Exposure is likely limited to systems where Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 or earlier is installed. Organizations should prioritize endpoints that open externally sourced digital documents or content with this application, but the source bundle does not define a delivery vector. Treat this as a high-priority legacy desktop software issue where the product is present. The impact is serious, but urgency depends on whether affected versions remain installed and whether users handle untrusted content in that application. Mitigation focus: Inventory Adobe Digital Editions installations and identify versions 4.5.4 or earlier.; Review Adobe APSB17-27 and apply the vendor-directed security update or replacement guidance.; Remove Adobe Digital Editions where it is not business-required..
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- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb17-27.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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