CVE-2017-11221: Incorrect Type Cast
First published: Fri Aug 11 2017(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 type confusion vulnerability in the annotation functionality. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<=11.0.20 | |
| 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 Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=17.011.00000<=17.011.30066 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30306 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.007.20033<=17.009.20058 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<=11.0.20 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11221?
CVE-2017-11221 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11221?
To fix CVE-2017-11221, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to version 2017.011.30066 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-11221?
CVE-2017-11221 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2017.009.20058 and earlier, 2017.008.30051 and earlier, and multiple versions of Adobe Acrobat DC.
What potential impacts does exploiting CVE-2017-11221 have?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11221 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is CVE-2017-11221 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2017-11221 is primarily associated with Adobe Acrobat software and is not limited to any particular operating system.
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