Vulnerability identifier: #VU6215

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3013

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Reader
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Adobe Acrobat
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way the application loads .dll libraries. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file along with PDF document on a remote SMB or WebDav share, trick the victim into opening that document and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update Adobe Reader DC and Acrobat DC to version 2015.006.30306 or 2017.009.20044.
Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.20.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 11.0.19 - 11.0.20, 2017.009.20044, 15.006.30097 - 15.023.20053

Adobe Acrobat: 17.009.20044, 15.006.30097 - 15.023.20053

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-11.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.