CVE-2017-11249: 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 an invalid Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) record. 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-2017-11249?
CVE-2017-11249 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11249?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11249, you should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-11249?
CVE-2017-11249 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 11.0.20 and various versions of Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC prior to specified updates.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-11249?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11249 can result in memory corruption, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Is CVE-2017-11249 specific to a particular operating system?
CVE-2017-11249 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader on multiple platforms, not being limited to a specific operating system.
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