CVE-2017-11223

Name: CVE-2017-11223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-11T19:29:00.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11223 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017.009.20058 and earlier, 2017.008.30051 and earlier, 2015.006.30306 and earlier, and 11.0.20 and earlier has an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the core of the XFA engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 9.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017.009.20058 and earlier, 2017.008.30051 and earlier, 2015.006.30306 and earlier, and 11.0.20 and earlier has an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the core of the XFA engine. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.52%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 11.0.0, <= 11.0.20
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 17.011.00000, <= 17.011.30066
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30306
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.007.20033, <= 17.009.20058
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 17.011.00000, <= 17.011.30066
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30060, <= 15.006.30306
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.007.20033, <= 17.009.20058
Adobe	Reader	>= 11.0.0, <= 11.0.20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100182Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039098Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-588/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100182Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039098Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11223?

How severe is CVE-2017-11223?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11223 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11223?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST