CVE-2015-5101

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before…

published July 15, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky use-after-free vulnerability lies in wait within Adobe Reader and Acrobat, just waiting for a crafty attacker to exploit it! 🔥 Think of it like a café where the barista accidentally serves a cup of coffee without checking if the pot was empty — you might end up with something unexpected instead of the drink you ordered! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to compromised data or unwanted access. This could open the door to a range of malicious activities, making it essential to address this vulnerability without delay!

Put simply

Think of it like a café where the barista accidentally serves a cup of coffee without checking if the pot was empty — you might end up with something unexpected instead of the drink you ordered! This use-after-free vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate memory that has already been freed, which can lead to arbitrary code execution if exploited. It's like leaving a door unlocked after closing it, allowing unwanted guests to slip in without a proper invitation.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to compromised data or unwanted access. This could open the door to a range of malicious activities, making it essential to address this vulnerability without delay! It's crucial to upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 10.1.15, 11.0.12, or the respective updates for DC Classic and Continuous to close this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates to ensure you’re on the latest version! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be one step closer to fortifying your defenses against potential threats. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06908 · 94.0th percentile
Published
2015-07-15T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JUL 14:00Z
    Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before…
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