How severe is CVE-2017-11300?

CVE-2017-11300 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-11300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11300?

CVE-2017-11300 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11300?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-11300 published?

CVE-2017-11300 was published on 2017-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11300

CVE-2017-11300 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Adobe Digital Editions
Published: 2017-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.6 and earlier versions. An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists, which could lead to disclosure of memory addresses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11300?: An issue was discovered in Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.6 and earlier versions. An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists, which could lead to disclosure of memory addresses.
How severe is CVE-2017-11300?: CVE-2017-11300 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-11300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11300?: CVE-2017-11300 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11300?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-11300 published?: CVE-2017-11300 was published on 2017-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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