CVE-2017-11260: Buffer Overflow
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 interpreted as a GIF image. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11260?
CVE-2017-11260 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to potential exploitation leading to memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11260?
To fix CVE-2017-11260, update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What impact does CVE-2017-11260 have on affected software?
CVE-2017-11260 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the application by exploiting the memory corruption vulnerability.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2017-11260?
CVE-2017-11260 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 2017.009.20058, Acrobat DC versions up to 15.006.30306, and other specified versions.
Is it safe to use Adobe Acrobat Reader after CVE-2017-11260 has been reported?
It is unsafe to use affected versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader until they are updated to address CVE-2017-11260.