CVE-2017-3118

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 related to execution of malicious attachments.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 15.02% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Systems Incorporated Acrobat Reader
Published at:
Updated at:

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/100189 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3118?
CVE-2017-3118 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3118?
To fix CVE-2017-3118, 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-2017-3118 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-3118 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3118?
CVE-2017-3118 affects Adobe Systems Incorporated Acrobat Reader.
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