What is the severity of CVE-2017-11231?

CVE-2017-11231 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11231?

To fix CVE-2017-11231, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest version available.

What software is affected by CVE-2017-11231?

CVE-2017-11231 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.20 and earlier, Acrobat versions 2017.009.20058 and earlier, among others.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-11231?

Exploiting CVE-2017-11231 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

What are the symptoms of CVE-2017-11231 exploitation?

Symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2017-11231 may include unexpected crashes of Adobe applications or unauthorized access to system resources.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-11231

critical

9.3

CWE

416

11/8/2017

16/9/2024

CVE-2017-11231: Use After Free

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 use after free vulnerability in Acrobat/Reader rendering 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 DC	>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30306
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.008.20082<=17.009.20058
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=17.011.00000<=17.011.30066
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.006.30060<=15.006.30306
Adobe Acrobat DC	>=15.008.20082<=17.009.20058
Adobe Acrobat Reader	>=11.0.0<=11.0.20
macOS Yosemite
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11231?
CVE-2017-11231 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11231?
To fix CVE-2017-11231, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest version available.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11231?
CVE-2017-11231 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.20 and earlier, Acrobat versions 2017.009.20058 and earlier, among others.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-11231?
Exploiting CVE-2017-11231 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2017-11231 exploitation?
Symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2017-11231 may include unexpected crashes of Adobe applications or unauthorized access to system resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11231?
CVE-2017-11231 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11231?
To fix CVE-2017-11231, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest version available.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11231?
CVE-2017-11231 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.20 and earlier, Acrobat versions 2017.009.20058 and earlier, among others.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-11231?
Exploiting CVE-2017-11231 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2017-11231 exploitation?
Symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2017-11231 may include unexpected crashes of Adobe applications or unauthorized access to system resources.