Adobe.Reader.PDF.FDF.Arbitrary.File.Security.Bypass

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Security Bypass vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to bypass security mechanism on vulnerable systems, via a crafted file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Acrobat DC 2017.009.20058 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat Reader DC 2017.009.20044 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat DC 2015.006.30306 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat Reader DC 2015.006.30306 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat XI 11.0.20 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Reader XI 11.0.20 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh

Impact logoImpact

Security Bypass: Remote attackers can bypass security features of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version available from the website.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb17-24.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

References

APSB17-24