CVE-2017-11279: Use After Free
Published Aug 11, 2017
·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
Remediation
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.
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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.