CVE-2016-1050

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat…

published May 11, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could let attackers execute arbitrary code! Imagine a well-dressed waiter bringing the wrong dish because they misread the order! 🍽️ This vulnerability is like a restaurant where the kitchen keeps preparing dishes that were already sent out. When the chef doesn’t clear the order correctly, it can lead to chaos and unwanted surprises on your plate! If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to gain complete control of your system. They might run malicious code, steal data, or even bring down the whole system. It's a recipe for disaster that could lead to serious breaches!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant where the kitchen keeps preparing dishes that were already sent out. When the chef doesn’t clear the order correctly, it can lead to chaos and unwanted surprises on your plate! This use-after-free vulnerability occurs when Adobe Reader and Acrobat do not properly manage memory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors. This flaw affects versions before 11.0.16 and various versions of Acrobat DC.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to gain complete control of your system. They might run malicious code, steal data, or even bring down the whole system. It's a recipe for disaster that could lead to serious breaches! To protect yourself, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.16 or later. Additionally, ensure you are using Acrobat DC Classic version 15.006.30172 or later, and Continuous version 15.016.20039 or later. Regularly check for updates to stay secure. You've got this! With these updates, you'll be a security hero, keeping your system safe from harm! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07394 · 94.4th percentile
Published
2016-05-11T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAY 10:00Z
    Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat…
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