CVE-2015-5100

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat…

published July 15, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A silent assassin is lurking in Adobe Reader and Acrobat! Before you know it, attackers could run arbitrary code just by exploiting this pesky vulnerability. 🤯 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where a sneaky chef can switch out ingredients without anyone noticing — if they get access, they could make a dish that's far from safe! The consequences could be absolutely devastating: an attacker could execute malicious code on your system or cause your application to crash entirely. Imagine losing access to all your important documents or, worse, having your sensitive information compromised!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where a sneaky chef can switch out ingredients without anyone noticing — if they get access, they could make a dish that's far from safe! This vulnerability allows memory corruption that can lead to arbitrary code execution in Adobe Reader and Acrobat by utilizing unspecified attack vectors, making it a sneaky burden for end-users.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating: an attacker could execute malicious code on your system or cause your application to crash entirely. Imagine losing access to all your important documents or, worse, having your sensitive information compromised! Make sure to patch your Adobe Reader and Acrobat software to the latest versions: 10.1.15 for 10.x, 11.0.12 for 11.x, and 2015.006.30060 or 2015.008.20082 for DC versions. Regularly check for updates to keep your defenses strong! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated for a safe browsing experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05589 · 92.8th percentile
Published
2015-07-15T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JUL 14:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat…
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