CVE-2017-11273 XML external entity in Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.6 and earlier versions
Attackers can disclose sensitive information by tricking users into opening crafted XML files in Adobe Digital Editions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-11273?
CVE-2017-11273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions, published on 9 Dec 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.6 and earlier versions. Adobe Digital Editions parses crafted XML files in an unsafe manner, which could lead to sensitive information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11273?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Digital Editions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11273?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11273 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-11273 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11273 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Digital Editions
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8g4f-q9c8-h6pv.