8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-11254: Use After Free

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 use after free vulnerability in the Acrobat/Reader's JavaScript engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2017-11254?

    CVE-2017-11254 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-11254?

    To fix CVE-2017-11254, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version available.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2017-11254?

    CVE-2017-11254 affects various versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat DC, specifically those prior to the specified versions.

  • Can CVE-2017-11254 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-11254 can potentially be exploited remotely through malicious PDF documents.

  • What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-11254 represent?

    CVE-2017-11254 represents a use after free vulnerability specifically within the JavaScript engine of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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