CVE-2017-11256

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 when generating content using XFA layout 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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