Vulnerability identifier: #VU7825

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3118

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 bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists due to improper access controls. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, execute malicious attachments and gain access to arbitrary data.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Update Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC to version 2015.006.30352 or 2017.012.20093.
Update Acrobat 2017 and Acrobat Reader 2017 to version 2017.011.30059.
Update Acrobat XI and Reader XI to version 11.21.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Reader: 11.0.0 - 11.0.20, 2015.006.30306, 2017.008.30051 - 2017.009.20058, 15.006.30097 - 15.023.20053

Adobe Acrobat: 15.006.30097 - 15.023.20053, 17.008.30051 - 17.009.20058

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.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.