CVE-2017-11245: 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) private data. 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 Reader DC | >=15.006.30060<=15.006.30306 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.007.20033<=17.009.20058 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=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 Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11245?
CVE-2017-11245 has a severity rating of critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11245?
To fix CVE-2017-11245, update Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-11245?
CVE-2017-11245 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions prior to 2017.009.20058, Acrobat DC versions prior to 15.006.30306, and other specified versions.
What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-11245?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11245 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user running the application.
Is CVE-2017-11245 specific to a certain operating system?
No, CVE-2017-11245 affects Adobe Acrobat products across multiple operating systems, including Windows and macOS.
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