CVE-2015-5103

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 little-known memory corruption vulnerability lurks in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, waiting for a crafty attacker to strike! Think of this vulnerability like a faulty fuse in a power strip — while everything seems to be working fine, one little overload (or exploit) could short-circuit your entire setup, causing chaos! If exploited, an attacker could take control of your system, executing arbitrary code or crashing your application entirely, leaving you in a bind. Imagine losing access to crucial documents or potentially leaking sensitive information, all because of this sneaky flaw!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a faulty fuse in a power strip — while everything seems to be working fine, one little overload (or exploit) could short-circuit your entire setup, causing chaos! This vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution or denial of service through unspecified vectors, making it a sneaky attack surface for malicious actors who want to exploit it.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take control of your system, executing arbitrary code or crashing your application entirely, leaving you in a bind. Imagine losing access to crucial documents or potentially leaking sensitive information, all because of this sneaky flaw! To protect yourself, ensure you update your Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions: 10.1.15, 11.0.12, or beyond for DC Classic and Continuous. Regularly check for patches and stay vigilant! You've got this! Stay updated and secure, and you'll keep those pesky vulnerabilities at bay! 🛡️

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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