CVE-2015-3051

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
96.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption vulnerability lurking in Adobe Reader could let attackers execute arbitrary code on your system! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky guest at a party who takes over the sound system and plays whatever they want, disrupting the whole vibe. If they connect to the wrong wires, it could lead to a complete system crash—yikes! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, effectively hijacking your system and causing any number of disruptions. Imagine losing control of your computer during an important task—absolutely devastating! While there's no known exploit yet, the uncertainty alone is a red flag.

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky guest at a party who takes over the sound system and plays whatever they want, disrupting the whole vibe. If they connect to the wrong wires, it could lead to a complete system crash—yikes! This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 10.x prior to 10.1.14 and 11.x before 11.0.11 allows for memory corruption via unspecified vectors. This means attackers can leverage the flaw to execute arbitrary code—trouble in disguise!

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, effectively hijacking your system and causing any number of disruptions. Imagine losing control of your computer during an important task—absolutely devastating! While there's no known exploit yet, the uncertainty alone is a red flag. To protect yourself, make sure to update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions: 10.1.14 and 11.0.11 or higher. Regularly check for updates to ensure you stay ahead of potential threats! You've got this! Keeping your software updated is a simple yet powerful way to enhance your security. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.12208 · 96.2th 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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