CVE-2017-11244: 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 image conversion engine when processing Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) data related to transformation of blocks of pixels. 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-2017-11244?
CVE-2017-11244 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution through memory corruption vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11244?
To fix CVE-2017-11244, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-11244?
CVE-2017-11244 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2017.009.20058 and earlier, as well as multiple versions of Acrobat DC and Acrobat 11.0.20 and earlier.
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-11244 facilitate?
CVE-2017-11244 can facilitate remote code execution attacks, potentially allowing attackers to take control of the affected system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-11244?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-11244; applying the latest software updates is the recommended action.
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