CVE-2017-11209: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 11, 2017
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Updated

Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017.009.20058 and earlier, 2017.008.30051 and earlier, 2015.006.30306 and earlier, and 11.0.20 and earlier has an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability that occurs when reading a JPEG file embedded within XML Paper Specification (XPS) file. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0.0<=11.0.20
Adobe Acrobat>=17.011.00000<=17.011.30066
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30306
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.007.20033<=17.009.20058
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.011.00000<=17.011.30066
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30306
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.007.20033<=17.009.20058
Adobe Reader>=11.0.0<=11.0.20
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 11, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11209?

CVE-2017-11209 has a high severity rating as it involves memory corruption vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11209?

To fix CVE-2017-11209, users should update to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat DC that includes the security patch.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-11209?

CVE-2017-11209 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC versions 11.0.20 and earlier, along with several specific versions of Adobe Acrobat.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11209?

CVE-2017-11209 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can occur when processing a JPEG file within an XPS file.

5

Can CVE-2017-11209 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2017-11209 can lead to potential remote code execution on the affected system.

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