CVE-2017-11229

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 a security bypass vulnerability when manipulating Forms Data Format (FDF).

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 6.53% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory adobe.com

Affected: Adobe Systems Incorporated Acrobat Reader

References

Link	Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039098	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100186	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11229?: CVE-2017-11229 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-11229?: To fix CVE-2017-11229, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-11229 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-11229 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-11229?: CVE-2017-11229 affects Adobe Systems Incorporated Acrobat Reader.

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