CVE-2015-3046

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.14 and 11.x before 11.0.11 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

published May 13, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ The exploit is hiding in plain sight! Older versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat (10.x before 10.1.14 and 11.x before 11.0.11) have a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code – think of it as an unwelcome guest who can crash your party at any moment! Imagine a friend who knows how to sneak into your refrigerator and raid your snacks without your permission. This vulnerability is like that – it lets an attacker sneak in and execute any code they please, potentially causing chaos! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on your system, leading to anything from unauthorized data access to a complete denial of service through memory corruption. The consequences could be a nightmare, putting your sensitive information and system stability at risk!

Put simply

Imagine a friend who knows how to sneak into your refrigerator and raid your snacks without your permission. This vulnerability is like that – it lets an attacker sneak in and execute any code they please, potentially causing chaos! This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat arises from unspecified vectors likely related to memory management flaws, which can be manipulated by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on your system, leading to anything from unauthorized data access to a complete denial of service through memory corruption. The consequences could be a nightmare, putting your sensitive information and system stability at risk! To protect yourself, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions (10.1.14 and 11.0.11 or higher). Regularly check for updates and consider setting your software to auto-update to avoid future vulnerabilities. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive, and your digital fortress will remain strong! 🔐

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.12208 · 96.1th percentile
Published
2015-05-13T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 10:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.14 and 11.x before 11.0.11 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…
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