CVE-2015-5102

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
92.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This vulnerability in Adobe Reader could let attackers execute arbitrary code with just the right sneaky input! Imagine a mailroom that accepts any kind of package without checking the sender — if an attacker sends something malicious, it could wreak havoc! With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain control over your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data loss, or even a complete denial of service. It's like giving someone the keys to your office while keeping the door wide open!

Put simply

Imagine a mailroom that accepts any kind of package without checking the sender — if an attacker sends something malicious, it could wreak havoc! This flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to exploit memory corruption issues through unspecified vectors, potentially executing arbitrary code on the targeted system.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain control over your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data loss, or even a complete denial of service. It's like giving someone the keys to your office while keeping the door wide open! Update to Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x to version 10.1.15 or later, and for 11.x, upgrade to version 11.0.12 or later. For DC Classic, ensure you're on version 2015.006.30060 or later, and for Continuous, upgrade to 2015.008.20082 or later. Don't wait to patch this! You’ve got this! Just follow these steps to secure your system and keep those attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05589 · 92.9th 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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