CVE-2017-11308

Name: CVE-2017-11308
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-19T17:29:00.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 8.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11308 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.012.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30066 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, 11.0.22 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 8.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2017.012.20098 and earlier, 2017.011.30066 and earlier, 2015.006.30355 and earlier, 11.0.22 and earlier have an exploitable heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

8.01%

94.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 11.0.0, <= 11.0.22
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 17.011.30066, < 17.011.30068
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.006.30355, < 15.006.30392
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.012.20098, < 18.009.20044
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 11.0.0, <= 11.0.22
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 17.011.30066, < 17.011.30068
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.006.30355, < 15.006.30392
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.012.20098, < 18.009.20044

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-36.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-36.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11308?

How severe is CVE-2017-11308?

CVE-2017-11308 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11308?

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