CVE-2015-7622

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30094, and Acrobat and Acrobat…

published October 14, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
23%
Percentile
97.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tricky memory corruption flaw is lurking in Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 10.1.16 and 11.0.13 — like a glitch in the matrix that could lead to chaos! 🔥 Think of your favorite restaurant, where the chef cooks without checking ingredients carefully. If a rogue cook sneaks in a bad recipe, the entire kitchen could face a disaster — that's what could happen with this vulnerability! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, creating a situation where your system crashes or behaves unexpectedly. This means that everything from your saved documents to your operating system's integrity could be at risk — definitely a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of your favorite restaurant, where the chef cooks without checking ingredients carefully. If a rogue cook sneaks in a bad recipe, the entire kitchen could face a disaster — that's what could happen with this vulnerability! This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat arises from unspecified vectors that can lead to memory corruption, allowing attackers to take control or disrupt service. It's a stealthy bug that slips through the cracks and can cause significant trouble!

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, creating a situation where your system crashes or behaves unexpectedly. This means that everything from your saved documents to your operating system's integrity could be at risk — definitely a recipe for disaster! To stay safe, make sure to update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions — at least 10.1.16 for 10.x, 11.0.13 for 11.x, and the corresponding patches for DC versions. Regularly check for updates to ensure you're protected against such vulnerabilities! You've got this! With a little vigilance and timely updates, you can keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.23389 · 97.8th percentile
Published
2015-10-14T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 23:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30094, and Acrobat and Acrobat…
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