#VU9187 Memory corruption in Adobe Digital Editions - CVE-2017-11301

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9187

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11301

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 boundary error. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption, 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

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