CVE-2017-3090 describes an insecure library loading vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.4 and earlier, specifically within the installer plugin's handling of browser-related library extensions. This critical flaw (CVSS 9.8) allows for arbitrary code execution with low attack complexity and no user interaction required, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While highly severe, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are public exploit codes available in Metasploit or ExploitDB, and community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:digital_editions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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