CVE-2017-11210 : What You Need to Know

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2017.009.20058 and earlier, 2017.008.30051 and earlier, 2015.006.30306 and earlier, and 11.0.20 and earlier are affected by a memory corruption vulnerability in the font parsing function.

Understanding CVE-2017-11210

A memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions.

What is CVE-2017-11210?

A memory corruption vulnerability in the font parsing function of Adobe Acrobat Reader versions.
Exploitable through an XML Paper Specification (XPS) file containing an embedded font.

The Impact of CVE-2017-11210

Successful exploitation could lead to the execution of arbitrary code.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-11210

Adobe Acrobat Reader memory corruption vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the font parsing function of affected Adobe Acrobat Reader versions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 2017.009.20058 and earlier.
Versions 2017.008.30051 and earlier, 2015.006.30306 and earlier, and 11.0.20 and earlier.

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploited through an XML Paper Specification (XPS) file with an embedded font.

Mitigation and Prevention

Mitigation steps for CVE-2017-11210.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version.
Avoid opening XPS files from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches.
Implement security best practices for file handling and downloads.

Patching and Updates

Adobe released security updates to address this vulnerability.