CVE-2017-11246: 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 parsing JPEG 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 | >=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-2017-11246?
CVE-2017-11246 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11246?
To fix CVE-2017-11246, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat to the latest version available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-11246?
CVE-2017-11246 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 2017.009.20058 and earlier, as well as various versions of Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat DC.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11246?
CVE-2017-11246 is a memory corruption vulnerability specifically in the image conversion engine for JPEG data.
Can CVE-2017-11246 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11246 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted JPEG file.
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