CVE-2017-11240
First published: Sat May 19 2018(Updated: )
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.012.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30066 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, 11.0.22 and earlier have an exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<=11.0.22 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.006.30355<15.006.30392 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=17.012.20098<18.009.20044 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=11.0.0<=11.0.22 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30355<15.006.30392 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=17.012.20098<18.009.20044 | |
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11240?
CVE-2017-11240 is considered critical as it allows for arbitrary code execution due to an exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11240?
To fix CVE-2017-11240, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11240?
CVE-2017-11240 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.012.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30066 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, and 11.0.22 and earlier.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-11240?
An attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user by exploiting CVE-2017-11240.
Is it safe to use Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions older than the patched ones regarding CVE-2017-11240?
No, using older versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader puts users at risk due to the vulnerabilities like CVE-2017-11240.
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