CVE-2016-1007

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.15, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30121, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…

published March 9, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unexpected twist in Adobe software! It turns out that versions before 11.0.15 and 15.006.30121 on Windows and OS X could be vulnerable to memory corruption attacks! Think of Adobe Reader like a crowded library where someone can sneak in and rearrange books. If the librarian doesn’t notice, the entire system could get thrown into chaos! 📚 An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, which would lead to crashes or unexpected behavior. This could mean everything from annoying interruptions to serious disruptions in your workflow. It’s a sneaky way to take control or cause havoc!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Reader like a crowded library where someone can sneak in and rearrange books. If the librarian doesn’t notice, the entire system could get thrown into chaos! 📚 In this case, unspecified vectors allow for memory corruption in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, enabling attackers to potentially run malicious code or crash the application without proper authentication.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, which would lead to crashes or unexpected behavior. This could mean everything from annoying interruptions to serious disruptions in your workflow. It’s a sneaky way to take control or cause havoc! Immediately update your Adobe Reader or Acrobat to the latest versions: 11.0.15 or 15.006.30121 to ensure you're protected. Regularly check for updates to stay one step ahead of potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated, and you'll maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06103 · 93.4th percentile
Published
2016-03-09T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 MAR 11:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.15, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30121, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…
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