7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-11280: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 11 2017(Updated: )

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.4 and earlier has an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-11280?

    The severity of CVE-2017-11280 is rated as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-11280?

    To fix CVE-2017-11280, update Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.6 or later.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11280?

    CVE-2017-11280 is a memory corruption vulnerability that affects Adobe Digital Editions.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-11280?

    Users of Adobe Digital Editions version 4.5.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-11280.

  • What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-11280?

    Exploiting CVE-2017-11280 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

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