PT-2017-11837 · Adobe · Acrobat Reader
Published
2017-08-08
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Updated
2019-03-13
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CVE-2017-11232
CVSS v3.1
6.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2017.009.20058 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2017.008.30051 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2015.006.30306 and earlier
Adobe Acrobat Reader version 11.0.20 and earlier
Description
The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability when processing Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) data, specifically in the context of brush manipulation. This could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution if successfully exploited. Additionally, it may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.
Recommendations
For Adobe Acrobat Reader version 11.0.20 and earlier, update to a version later than 11.0.20 to resolve the issue.
For Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2015.006.30306 and earlier, update to a version later than 2015.006.30306 to resolve the issue.
For Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2017.008.30051 and earlier, update to a version later than 2017.008.30051 to resolve the issue.
For Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2017.009.20058 and earlier, update to a version later than 2017.009.20058 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the processing of Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) data related to brush manipulation until a patch is available.
Fix
Use After Free
Information Disclosure
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Acrobat Reader