CVE-2017-11262: 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) data related to drawing ASCII text string. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11262?
CVE-2017-11262 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution through memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11262?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11262, users should update Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat DC to the latest version available.
What versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2017-11262?
CVE-2017-11262 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 11.0.20 and earlier, Acrobat DC up to 17.009.20058, and earlier software versions.
What is the risk of not addressing CVE-2017-11262?
Ignoring CVE-2017-11262 can lead to exploitation that allows attackers to take control of affected systems remotely.
How does CVE-2017-11262 execute the exploit?
CVE-2017-11262 exploits a vulnerability in the image conversion engine when processing Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) data, specifically targeting memory corruption.