Vulnerability identifier: #VU9332
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
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 use after free error in XML Forms Architecture (XFA) related to reset form functionality. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .pdf file, trigger memory corruption 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
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-11.html
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.