#VU9186 Out-of-bounds read in Adobe Digital Editions


Published: 2017-11-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9186

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11300

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Digital Editions
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read. A remote attacker can disclose memory address and gain access to arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.5.7.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Digital Editions : 4.0 - 4.5.6


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb17-39.html


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.


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