CVE-2017-11248: 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 pixel block transfer. 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-2017-11248?
CVE-2017-11248 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory corruption allowing arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11248?
To fix CVE-2017-11248, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2017-11248?
CVE-2017-11248 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader version 11.0.20 and earlier, Acrobat DC versions prior to 15.006.30306, and several versions of Adobe Acrobat 2017.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11248?
CVE-2017-11248 is a memory corruption vulnerability linked to the image conversion engine in Adobe products when processing Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) data.
Can CVE-2017-11248 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11248 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted EMF files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
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