CVE-2017-11243: 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 XSLT 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-2017-11243?
CVE-2017-11243 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows for arbitrary code execution due to memory corruption in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11243?
To fix CVE-2017-11243, you should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2017-11243?
CVE-2017-11243 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.20 and earlier, Acrobat DC versions up to 15.006.30306, and 17.009.20058 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11243?
CVE-2017-11243 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability in the XSLT engine of Adobe Acrobat.
What could happen if CVE-2017-11243 is exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-11243 could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
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