Vulnerability identifier: #VU6227

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-2017-3038

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 boundary error when handling malicious content. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in remote code execution.

The vulnerability was patched in https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.html

Mitigation
Update Adobe Reader DC and Acrobat DC to version 2015.006.30352 or 2017.011.30059.
Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.21.

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.