CVE-2017-11220: Adobe Systems Incorporated Acrobat Reader…

CVE-2017-11220: Adobe Acrobat Reader 2017.009.20058 and earlier, 2017.008.30051 and earlier, 2015.006.30306 and earlier, an...

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 heap overflow vulnerability in an internal data structure. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-11220 is a heap overflow in Adobe Acrobat Reader that can let an attacker run code if exploitation succeeds. The source bundle identifies affected Reader versions but does not provide exploit details, CVSS, or a named workaround. Treat legacy Acrobat Reader installs as the main business risk. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints running the affected Adobe Acrobat Reader versions. Organizations with unmanaged desktops, legacy Reader 11.x, or archived application images should assume possible exposure until inventory proves otherwise. Prioritize remediation for endpoints still running affected Adobe Reader versions, especially legacy or unmanaged systems. The known impact is code execution, but the supplied evidence does not show active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Adobe Acrobat Reader versions across endpoints.; Follow Adobe APSB17-24 for the applicable fixed Reader releases.; Remove unsupported or legacy Acrobat Reader versions where possible..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 11, 2017, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

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Adobe Systems IncorporatedAcrobat Reader2017.009.20058 and earlier, 2017.008.30051 and earlier, 2015.006.30306 and earlier, 11.0.20 and earlierListed

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