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Digital Editions CVE-2016-7888

MEDIUM
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2016-12-15 psirt@adobe.com
Adobe Information Disclosure Digital Editions
5.3
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Dec 15, 2016 - 06:59 cve.org
MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.2 and earlier has an important vulnerability that could lead to memory address leak.

AnalysisAI

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.2 and earlier has an important vulnerability that could lead to memory address leak. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.2 and earlier has an important vulnerability that could lead to memory address leak. Affected products include: Adobe Digital Editions.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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