CVE-2017-11279: Use After Free

Published Aug 11, 2017
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Updated

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 and earlier has an exploitable use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.5

Event History

Aug 11, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11279?

CVE-2017-11279 has a high severity rating with a score of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11279?

To fix CVE-2017-11279, upgrade Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.5 or later.

3

What types of issues does CVE-2017-11279 cause?

CVE-2017-11279 can lead to arbitrary code execution due to a use after free vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Adobe Digital Editions are affected by CVE-2017-11279?

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-11279.

5

What is a use after free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2017-11279?

In the context of CVE-2017-11279, a use after free vulnerability occurs when a program continues to use a memory location after it has been freed, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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