CVE-2017-11230: Buffer Overflow
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 memory corruption vulnerability in the JPEG 2000 engine. 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 | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30306 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.007.20033<=17.009.20058 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11230?
CVE-2017-11230 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11230?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11230, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.
Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2017-11230?
CVE-2017-11230 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017 and earlier, Acrobat DC, and Acrobat Reader DC for specified versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11230?
CVE-2017-11230 is categorized as a memory corruption vulnerability in the JPEG 2000 engine.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-11230?
An attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system by exploiting CVE-2017-11230.
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