CVE-2016-1064

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…

published May 11, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Adobe Reader and Acrobat have opened the door to potential havoc! Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service with a crafty maneuver — we definitely don't want them crashing the party! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can waltz into any room without a keycard. If someone malicious gets in, they could wreak havoc — steal valuable items or cause chaos without permission! An attacker could gain control over your system, run harmful software, or simply crash the application when you need it the most! It’s like having an uninvited guest who doesn't just crash your party but decides to start a food fight. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can waltz into any room without a keycard. If someone malicious gets in, they could wreak havoc — steal valuable items or cause chaos without permission! This vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution and memory corruption in Adobe Reader and Acrobat through unspecified vectors, affecting versions prior to 11.0.16 and several DC variants.

What to do

An attacker could gain control over your system, run harmful software, or simply crash the application when you need it the most! It’s like having an uninvited guest who doesn't just crash your party but decides to start a food fight. Yikes! It's crucial to patch your software immediately by updating Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions. Regularly check for updates to keep your applications secure and consider using strict security settings for added protection. You can tackle this! Update your software, and you'll be back in the safe zone in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03716 · 89.7th percentile
Published
2016-05-11T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAY 10:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…
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