CVE-2016-0944

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…

published January 14, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A subtle memory corruption bug in Adobe Acrobat could let attackers execute arbitrary code! Imagine an uninvited guest crashing your perfectly planned party — not fun at all! Think of this flaw like a hole in a party wall that allows anyone to sneak in without an invitation. If left unchecked, they could wreak havoc on your celebration, just like an attacker can disrupt your system's functionality. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on a victim's machine, potentially gaining complete control, or they might cause a denial of service, crashing the application and leaving users in a bind. This could escalate into a larger security breach, making it absolutely devastating for anyone relying on these applications!

Put simply

Think of this flaw like a hole in a party wall that allows anyone to sneak in without an invitation. If left unchecked, they could wreak havoc on your celebration, just like an attacker can disrupt your system's functionality. This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through unspecified vectors, primarily affecting older versions of the software.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on a victim's machine, potentially gaining complete control, or they might cause a denial of service, crashing the application and leaving users in a bind. This could escalate into a larger security breach, making it absolutely devastating for anyone relying on these applications! To protect yourself, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.14 or later, and for the DC versions, ensure you’re on 15.006.30119 or newer. Regularly checking for updates can keep your software secure and your data safe! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep those applications updated to maintain security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04244 · 90.9th percentile
Published
2016-01-14T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JAN 02:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…
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