CVE-2016-1060

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
6%
Percentile
93.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky use-after-free bug in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows an attacker to run arbitrary code without a trace—like a magician pulling a rabbit from an empty hat! This vulnerability functions like an unguarded library checkout system where books never get checked back in—anyone can take any title at any time, including sensitive information. If a crafty attacker manages to exploit this, they could gain access to anything stored in the system, potentially wreaking havoc. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code, leading to unauthorized access and control over the victim's system. Imagine what could happen if a hacker sent a document that, once opened, allows them to run any code they wish—this could compromise your system completely!

Put simply

This vulnerability functions like an unguarded library checkout system where books never get checked back in—anyone can take any title at any time, including sensitive information. If a crafty attacker manages to exploit this, they could gain access to anything stored in the system, potentially wreaking havoc. This use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat occurs when the software mishandles memory management, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. This means that they could manipulate the application's memory to run malicious commands if they craft a specific document.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code, leading to unauthorized access and control over the victim's system. Imagine what could happen if a hacker sent a document that, once opened, allows them to run any code they wish—this could compromise your system completely! To remediate this issue, immediately update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 11.0.16 or 15.006.30172 and 15.016.20039 or later. Keep your software regularly updated to ensure vulnerabilities like these are patched. Regularly review your security settings and document permissions as an additional precaution. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’re actively helping to secure your environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06410 · 93.6th 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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