CVE-2017-11231

8.8 HIGH
Published: August 11, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

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 use after free vulnerability in Acrobat/Reader rendering engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100182
Source: psirt@adobe.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039098
Source: psirt@adobe.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.html
Source: psirt@adobe.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100182
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039098
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
7.6%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

Affected Vendors

adobe microsoft apple

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